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McIntyre's Farm

When General Cornwallis invaded Mecklenburg County in 1780, a number of skirmishes between the local rebels and the British troops took place. The Battle of McIntyre's Farm took place on October 3, 1780. The log farmhouse was located on Beatties Ford Road. Cornwallis and his forces withdrew from Mecklenburg County on October 12, 1780. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 2 copies Publisher: Unknown

Fire Engine # 2

Firemen riding Engine # 2 during a procession Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 2 copies, Publisher: Unknown

Cedar Grove Plantation

The Torrance House is also known as Cedar Grove and was built by James Torrance in 1831. It is located in northern Mecklenburg County. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Captain William Myers House

Home of Captain William R. Myers at 802 East Avenue. (Information listed on original photograph is incorrect.) Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 4 copies Publisher: Unknown

North Carolina Bus System

Hayes Bus Lines ran from Charlotte, North Carolina to Columbia, South Carolina. This photograph was taken in front of the Firestone Tire & Rubber company on 5th Street. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy  -  4x5 negative  -  2 copies Publisher: Unknown.

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Charles W. Tillett House

The Charles W. Tillett House was located at 801 North Tryon Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Oates House

Oates House at the northwest corner of Eighth and Tryon Streets. James Oates owned the Charlotte Cotton Mill at 504 West 5th Street. Physical Description: 8x10, glossy, 4x5 negatives - 3 copies Publisher: Unknown

Charlotte Fire Fighters

Charlotte Fire Fighters posed for this picture on January 18, 1916. Physical Description: 4x5 negative 2 copies, 8x10 glossy, Publisher: Unknown

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Luther Synder House

The Luther Snyder Residence at 1109 Queens Road was remodeled in the 1980s. Today it is known as Carol Hall, and is used by Queens College. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Steam fire engine

Steam fire engine at a Charlotte station. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown