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.
Girls dressed in white pose on a float promoting the Greensboro Public Schools as "the first public school in North Carolina supported by a special tax. Enrollment in 1899 400 per ct. larger than in 1889."
Exterior of Mrs. Caroline Gillespie Gorrell's millinery shop and the state headquarters of the Women's Christian Temperance Union (W.C.T.U.) at 109 West Market Street.
Looking north on S. Elm St. from the depot during a visit by William Jennings Bryan, probably in 1896. Visible are Clegg's European House Hotel, Piedmont House Hotel, and R.P. Gorrell Saloon.
Exterior of the residence of Dr. David Caldwell Jr. The house was located in the 200 block of West Market Street on the corner of Greene Street. It was demolished in the early 20th century to make way for the 1918 Guilford County Courthouse.
A scene on South Elm Street showing trains crossing the street while horse drawn wagons wait. The building slightly left of center between the trains is the Cascade Saloon.