Charlotte, since 1768

Charlotte is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

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258 years of Charlotte

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

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