This collection consists of historical photographs of Greensboro and Guilford County acquired from many different sources. Subjects cover the broad range of local history, including street scenes, businesses, schools, hospitals, and events. Of particular note are many images of the 1908 Greensboro Centennial celebrations and damage caused by the 1936 tornado.
View of the 100 block of East Market Street with the Wachovia Building under construction in the background. Signs on the building in the foreground promote Home Credit Company Loans and the Greensboro School of Beauty Culture.
View looking south along the 200-300 block of South Elm Street, including Saslow's Jewelers, the Fashion Shop, Neese Jewelers, Hanover Shoes, Walgreens, Schiffmans, and North Carolina National Bank.
View looking south along the 200 block of South Elm Street. The visible businesses include Wright's Clothing Store, Meyer's, Kress, Thalhimers, and North Carolina National Bank.
View looking west along the 400 block of East Market Street. Two men are standing in front of Ganim's Superette, with a sign for Tomlinson's Bargain Store behind them. Stradford's Drapery Shop is across the street, and the Jefferson Standard Building is in the background.