Greensboro Collection

WW2 - Chemical Warfare Instruction - USA
WW2 - American soldiers undergoing Chemical Warfare Instruction at Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. Date: circa 1944

Greensboro, North Carolina, USA downtown city skyline at night

Greensboro, North Carolina, USA downtown skyline

USA, North Carolina, Greensboro, city skyline, sunrise

USA, North Carolina, Greensboro, marquee of the Carolina Theater

Grocery store, Greensboro, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Grocery store. Greensboro, Alabama. [ McCollum Grocery Co.; Sugar, Tomato Juice; Paper Napkins; Bacon Skins; Fyers; Roe Herring; Vanilla Wafers; Irish Potatoes

Storefront, Greensboro, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Storefront, Greensboro, Alabama. [ McCollum Grocery Co.; Sugar, Tomato Juice; Paper Napkins; Bacon Skins; Fyers; Roe Herring; Vanilla Wafers; Irish Potatoes

Street scene, Greensboro, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Street scene, Greensboro, Alabama

BIOLOGY LABORATORY, c1899. The biology laboratory at the Agricultural and Mechanical College in Greensboro, North Carolina. Photograph, c1899

BLACKSMITHING, c1899. Blacksmithing students at Agricultural and Mechanical College in Greensboro, North Carolina. Photograph, c1899

DINING ROOM, c1899. A model dining room at the Agricultural and Mechanical College in Greensboro, North Carolina. Photograph, c1899

BUTTER MAKING, c1899. Students making butter at the Agricultural and Mechanical College in Greensboro, North Carolina. Photograph, c1899

GEORGIA: COUNTRY FAIR, 1941. An African American farm family at the Greene County Fair, Greensboro, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, October 1941

GEORGIA: FARM GIRL, 1940. Daughter of a African American tenant farmer seated inside their farmhouse in Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, June 1941

ALABAMA: STOREFRONT, c1935. The McCollum Grocery Company and the Loftis Cafe in Greensboro, Alabama. Photograph by Walker Evans, c1935-1936

GEORGIA: SAW MILL, 1941. The Greensboro Lumber Company, Greensboro, Georgia. Photographed by Jack Delano, June 1941

GEORGIA: SAW MILL, 1941. Smokestacks spewing smoke at the Greensboro Lumber Co. Greensboro, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, June 1941

GEORGIA: SAW MILL, 1941. A mound of saw dust and debris at the Greensboro Lumber Co. Greensboro, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, June 1941

GEORGIA: SAW MILL, 1941. A long elevated pipe dripping fluid onto the ground at the Greensboro Lumber Co. Greensboro, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, June 1941

CIO PICKETERS, 1941. Congress of Industrial Workers (CIO) picketers jeering at workers entering a mill in Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1941

GEORGIA: SCHOOL BUS, 1941. Home of a school bus driver and former tenant farmer who was able to buy his house with the help of the Farm Security Administration, near Greensboro, Georgia

GEORGIA: PICKETERS, 1941. Striking garment workers in a picket line outside a textile mill in Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1941

C. I. O. PICKETERS, 1941. Congress of Industrial Workers (CIO) picketers jeering
C.I.O. PICKETERS, 1941. Congress of Industrial Workers (CIO) picketers jeering at workers entering a mill in Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1941

BLACKSMITH CLASS, c1899. African American students learning blacksmithing at the Agricultural and Mechanical College, Greensboro, North Carolina. Photograph, c1899

Striking garment workers in a picket line outside a textile mill in Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia
GEORGIA: PICKETERS, 1941. Striking garment workers in a picket line outside a textile mill in Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1941

CIVIL WAR: PAROLE, 1865. Paroling rebel prisoners at Greensboro, North Carolina: wood engraving from a Northern newspaper shortly after the end of the Civil War in 1865

Greensboro Federal Art Center week Open house June 7-14 : Visit your community art center, Jefferson Standard Building. Poster announcing an open house at the Greensboro Federal Art Center

Street scene, Greensboro, Alabama. Date 1936 Summer

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Greensboro, a city with a rich history and diverse culture, has witnessed significant events that have shaped the United States. From its involvement in World War II to being a hub for chemical warfare instruction, Greensboro played a crucial role in safeguarding the nation's security. Located in North Carolina, Greensboro boasts stunning views of its city skyline at sunrise. The vibrant colors painted across the sky serve as a reminder of the city's resilience and determination. The marquee of the Carolina Theater stands tall, showcasing entertainment options that have delighted residents and visitors alike throughout the years. It serves as a symbol of community gathering and celebration. Walker Evans' photographs from 1936 capture glimpses into everyday life in Greensboro. A grocery store storefront showcases an era long gone but not forgotten. The street scene reveals bustling activity and people going about their daily routines. History comes alive through images like Lees Cavalry skirmishing at the Battle of Guilford lithograph from 1858. This depiction reminds us of Greensboro's significance during pivotal moments in American history. A statue honoring the Greensboro Four stands proudly, commemorating four brave students who staged sit-ins during the Civil Rights Movement. Their actions sparked change and continue to inspire generations today. Looking back even further, we see glimpses into education at Agricultural and Mechanical College through photographs from c1899. Biology laboratories buzzed with scientific discovery while blacksmithing students honed their craft on campus grounds. Model dining rooms showcased an emphasis on both practical skills and refined etiquette. Greensboro is more than just a city; it is an embodiment of resilience, progress, and diversity. Its past intertwines with its present to create a tapestry that tells stories worth remembering for generations to come.