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Odell Hardware Co. Collection

Odell Hardware Company was founded in 1872 and remained in business for over 100 years before being sold in 1995. This collection consists primarily of financial and legal documents, photographs, and printed material. Of particular note are an 1882 storefront photograph and an image of the interior around the turn of the 20th century. Also included are store catalogs, advertisements, minutes, and financial documents that shed light on the growth and operations of the company.

Horse-drawn carriages in front of West Market Street Methodist Church
Horses and carriages lined up in front of West Market Street Methodist Church. Men, one holding a whip, are sitting in the carriages.
Interior of Odell Hardware Company
Interior of Odell Hardware Company, showing display cases and walls covered in hardware samples. A male employee is leaning on one of the counters.
Methodist Protestant Children's Home
Children sit in front of the Methodist Protestant Children's Home in High Point. A few adults, one in a car, can be seen in the background.
Odell Hardware Co. 1872-1972
Booklet celebrating the history of Odell Hardware Company on its 100th anniversary.
Odell Hardware Co. 1872-1972 [annotated]
Booklet celebrating the history of Odell Hardware Company on its 100th anniversary. This copy is annotated with notes by employee Carl Holliday through March 10, 1980 per a statement on the inside back cover. Annotations identify individuals in photographs and provide additional information and clarification.
Odell Hardware Company picnic
Group photograph from the Odell Hardware Company picnic of 1922. Men, women, and children are posed in a wooded area.
Odell and Company
View of the Odell and Company store on South Elm Street near Washington Street, with people standing on the sidewalk in front of it. The image is part of the Views of Greensboro, N.C., series of 1882.
Offices at Odell Hardware Company
Interior of the offices of Odell Hardware Company, with men and women working.

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