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Selected Historical Photographs of Burke County North Carolina

 

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1910 Reo Automobile
Photographed in Morganton, NC in 1910

The gentlemen in the automobile is John Martin
Fleming of Raleigh, NC , the father of Mrs. Ireneus Pilmore Jeter (Nannie McKay
Fleming).   

Source:
R. Douglas
Walker, Jr.

One of the First Automoblies in Morgnaton, NC

Photograph taken in the early 1900's on Avery Avenue.  The lady in the hat is Mrs. Benedict Bristol (Myra Davis Bristol).  She is holding her daughters Mary Todd and Lucie Davis Bristol.

Source:
R. Douglas
Walker, Jr.

 

 

Kirksey and Company Demonstrating a Large Tractor

Photograph taken ca 1900 in the 100 block of East Union Street in Morganton, NC.
Hotel Morgan is in the background. 

 

NC Room,
Burke County
Public Library

 
     
     
     
     
     

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