This collection of photos comes from reader submissions, the Kannapolis History Associates, Michael A. Anderson Photography and others interested in sharing glimpses of the past. If you have a photo or more information about one of these photos email mplemmons@independenttribune.com.
Shepherd's Jewelry
Shepherd's Jewelry did business at 14 Union Street South in downtown Concord in 1950s. This is another photo from Lawson Bonds/Oxford Studio. Construction on the building took place in 1878 and during the 1880s was home to the Swink Brothers General Store. Over the years, the building was home to various businesses including Wooten Jewelry and an antique on more than one occasion. Photo courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography
Big Star fire
A crowd gathered to watch as the Big Star in Concord burned on July 20, 1947. This is one of the many photos and negatives found at the Lawson Bonds-Oxford Studio. The roof collasped and most of the contents were destroyed. Courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography
Cannon party
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson was among the guests at this March 10, 1947 party held by Charles A. Cannon. The photo was among the thousands found at the Lawson Bond-Oxford Studio in Concord. Courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography
Concord Spiders parade 1947
The Concord Spiders Bell game parade drew a big crowd in 1947. This is one of the floats. What's going all is not exactly clear - maybe a Concord Spiders angel choir? If you know more about the photo let us know. It is from the Lawson Bonds-Oxford Studio. Courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography
Jeep demonstration
A Jeep cultivates a field at the Smith Farm in a demonstration for City Motor Company in March, 1947. The Jeep also was able to do a number of other farm tasks including converting into a sawmill. We'll post a photo of that later. This from the Lawson Bonds-Oxford Studio. Courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography
U.S. Capitol 1955
Recognize anybody here? Carol Hancock got this photo at an estate sale. She had to have it when she saw it was of an A.L. Brown High School group in 1955. The U.S. Capitol is seen in the background. Courtesy of Carol Hancock
Early telephone service
The first telephone service came to Glass around 1902. The switchboard was later moved to the new town of Kannapolis in 1908. By 1909 exchanges had been built in China Grove and Salisbury. In rural areas, there were also some privately owned switchboards that were connected to the Concord company. In 1927, Kannapolis installed a new four-position switchboard and was relocated to the second floor of a building next to the Gem Theater at 105 W. First Street. Prior to that, it had been located on Main Street over Smith Drug Co. The Concord Telephone Company began business in 1897 and had 86 customers. The customers were charges $10 per year for residential service and $15 per year for office, store and stable phones. The first office was a 15- foot square room in Concord National Bank and had three full-time employees. The first automatic dial exchange was installed in 1930. In 1980, there were approximately 24,000 customers. (Daily Ind. 1980, Aug 8.P34.) In this early 1940s picture, the white globe marks the entry to the Concord Telephone Company office. It was located between the Sanitary Café and Gem Theater. From the files of Kannapolis History Associates courtesy of Shelley McBride
Jump pass
In days gone by, photographers shot pre-season action photos like this jump pass being made by a Winecoff High player in 1946. You don't see the jump pass very often now, the most glaring exception is the Duke pass a couple of week against UNC. This photo is one of thousands found at the Lawson Bonds-Oxford Studio in Concord. Do you recognize him? Let us know. Courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography
Rimertown baseball
Baseball games used to draw big crowds across Cabarrus County. This photo is of the 1949 Rimertown team with some of their fans in grandstand. The photo, which is a bit scratched up, comes the Lawson Bonds-Oxford Studio in downtown Concord. If you recognize anyone let us know. Courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography
Greetings from Concord, N.C.
This postcard is from 1908-1909. It was reprinted in a 1975 edition of The Concord Telephone Company's Progress Magazine. First Presbyterian Church North Union Street, South Union Street, Gibson Mill and West Depot Street. Depot Street's name was later changed to Cabarrus Avenue. Courtesy of Betty Haigler
The Concord Telephone Company
Employees of The Concord Company prepare for a tour, beginning in the sub-basement of the Concord facility. Pictured are, from left, Harold Hilburn, Ellen Helms, Ray Griffin, Cecile Almond, Jean Griffin, Roy Thomas, Jo Ann Miller and Ken McSwain. The photo by Lawson Bonds appeared in the 1980-81 Winter Issue of CTC's Progress Magazine. Courtesy of Betty Haigler
Concord at night
U.S. 29 (now called Concord Parkway) at the intersection of Church Street looked much different in years gone by. Cabarrus Memorial Hospital, now Atrium Health Cabarrus, is on the left. In the center of the photo you can see the ESSO service station. Fifth Third Bank is there today. The photo comes from the Lawson Bonds/Oxford Studio in Concord. It is one of thousands of photos and negatives there. Courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography
Concord Post 51 1956
The 1956 Concord Post 51 American Legion baseball team poses for a team picture beside the bus. Cabarrus County Sports Hall of Famer Ron Pare recognized his team and teammates. Pictured are: front row from left, David Goodman, Jim Barr, Nicky Lee, Ken Cook, Bill Troutman, Bunny Green; and back row, from left, Johnny Pare (coach), Ken Cranfield, Barry Hough, Bobby Gibson, Ron Pare, Jerry Whitley, George Hatley. The bat boy in front is Steven Cline, son of John Cline who was the Commander of Post 51 for several years. This is another photo from the Lawson Bonds/Oxford Studio in Concord. Courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography
State champions
The front page of The Daily Independent on Dec. 11, 1989, celebrated the NCHSAA 3A football state title for the A.L. Brown Wonders. The 30th anniversary of that championship was earlier this week. The Wonders beat Burlington Cummings 24-0 to claim the title. Courtesy of Scott Boggs/Friday Nights in K-Town
Pitts Baptist
The congregation of Pitts Baptist Church is pictured outside the church many years ago. Diane Cranford recognized her husband, Joe Cranford and his mother, Mae Cranford. Do you know anyone else? Mike Anderson and Historic Cabarrus are working on a possible picture book about Concord. Let us know if you can help mplemmons@independenttribune.com
Photo courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography
Harrisburg High basketball
The 1947 Harrisburg High School basketball team posed for a team picture on the steps of the school. Do you recognize anyone? Let us know. Wonder why they had different uniforms on? This one of the thousands of photos found at the Lawson Bonds-Oxford Studio. Courtesy of Miichael A. Anderson Photography
Horse collar tackle
A tackler grabs the runner by the equipment during the Nov. 8, 1955 game between Mount Pleasant and Cleveland. The Tigers rallied in the second half for a win. This is one of the photos found at the Lawson Bonds-Oxford Studio in Concord. Courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography
Query-Goodman
Query-Goodman was located in the first block of South Main Street and was one of the first shoe stores in Kannapolis. They were located next to F. L. Smith Drug. Query-Goodman was eventually bought out by Henry Coulter and renamed Coulter Shoes. According to the April 28, 1970 issue of The Daily Independent, "Query-Goodman, for nearly 50 years, has meant fine shoes to area families. Founded by Sam Query and Joe Goodman, the store has been in business in the present location (142. S. Main Street) since 1938. The present owners are Mrs. C. B. Goodnight, Jay Goodnight and Barbara Wise.” From the files of Kannapolis History Associates, courtesy of Shelley McBridge
Concord Weavers 1947
Three members of the Concord Weavers are shown here in 1947. The photo comes from the Lawson Bonds-Oxford Studio in Concord. Recognize anyone? Let us know. mplemmons@independenttribune.com Courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography
Miss Tigerette
Logan High School crowned Miss Tigerette during the homecoming game in 1946. This photo comes from the Lawson Bonds/Oxford Studio Do you recognize anyone? Let us know. Photo courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography
Roberta baseball 1955
The Roberta baseball team posed for this team picture in 1955. It is another of the photos from the Lawson Bonds-Oxford Studio. Do you recognize anybody? Let us know. Photo courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography
Fighting inflation
A 1975 edition of The Concord Telephone Company's Progress Magazine featured a clip from The Concord Tribune, dated May 12, 1942. Potatoes were $1.25, while peas were $2.25. Wonder why peas were so much more expensive? Eggs were 22 cents. The Progress article said workers made 20 to 45 cents an hour in 1942 and would have to work about 40 minutes for a pound of ham (30 cents a pound), while workers in 1975 worked 20 minutes for a pound of ham ($1.39 a pound). Courtesy of Betty Haigler
Concord Post 51 1956
The 1956 Concord Post 51 American Legion baseball team poses for a team picture beside the bus. Cabarrus County Sports Hall of Famer Ron Pare recognized his team and teammates. Pictured are: front row from left, David Goodman, Jim Barr, Nicky Lee, Ken Cook, Bill Troutman, Bunny Green; and back row, from left, Johnny Pare (coach), Ken Cranfield, Barry Hough, Bobby Gibson, Ron Pare, Jerry Whitley, George Hatley. This is another photo from the Lawson Bonds/Oxford Studio in Concord. Courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography
Shrine Bowlers
This Daily Independent clipping from Nov. 12, 1969, announces Haskel Stanback from A.L. Brown and Jimmy May from Concord making the Shrine Bowl. Stanback went on to play at Tennessee and in the NFL. He is a member of the Cabarrus County Sports Hall of Fame.
1945 Concord Christmas Parade
Looking north on Union Street, this photo from the 1945 Concord Christmas Parade was shot from the Allison Building. It is one of the thousands of photos and negatives from the Lawson Bonds-Oxford Studio. Courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography
Church Street 1947
Church Street was a bustling place on April 19, 1947 when this photo was taken for the City of Concord. It is near the bus stop for Trailways. It is one of several photos found at the Lawson Bonds-Oxford Studio in Concord. Do you know where on Church Street this was? Courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography
Harrisburg basketball
The 1947 girls basketball team posed for this photo at Harrisburg High School. Do you recognize anyone? This is one of the thousands of photos from the Lawson Bonds-Oxford Studio in Concord. Courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography
Concord Weavers 1947
It's less than a month until pitchers and catchers report to Major League Spring Training. This is a photo of a catcher for the 1947 Concord Weavers Minor League team. Do you recognize him? it's another of the photos from the Lawson Bonds-Oxford Studio. Courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography
Terry Products
Terry Products began its manufacturing business of children’s clothing wear prior to 1951, at this building located at 1207 S. Cannon Boulevard. The building is still in existence today. Terry Products was the 2nd largest manufacturer in Kannapolis. They remained at this location until June 1963, when they relocated to 200 Ruth Avenue. According to The August 1, 1980 edition of the Daily Independent, the plant built in 1963. Additions were made in 1965 and 1966, bringing the total square footage to 88,000. The officers in 1980, were J. C. Rutledge, President, J. H. Harris, Jr, Executive Vice President and R. A. McClary, Secretary-Treasurer. In 1961 there were 70 employees, 180 in 1965 and 250 in 1980. Seventy-five percent of the products were manufactured under the Baby Terry Label. The other twenty-five percent used brands such as Sears and other nationally known department stores. They had the capacity to output 84,000 finished pieces per week. As late as October 1994, Terry Products was still running employment ads in the newspaper. From the files of the Kannapolis History Associates courtesy of Shelley McBride
Junior-Senior Banquet 1945
The Harrisburg High School Junior-Senior Banquet was held at the Hotel Concord in May, 1945. This photo was taken from the balcony looking down on the students. It is from the Lawson Bonds-Oxford Studio. Do you recognize anybody? Let us know. Photo courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography
Concord Spiders 1939
This is the 1939 Concord Spiders basketball team. Dan Barrirer found the scrapbook page while cleaning out his father's (Ed Barrier) office. Do you recognize any of the unidentified players? Let us know mplemmons@independenttribune.com Note the oval mark on Barrier's shoulder is a small hole in the 80-year-old photo. Courtesy of Dan Barrier
Winecoff High 1946
Steve Morris recognized his dad and others in this photo from Winecoff High School in 1946 that we ran earlier this month. #30 was his dad, Bobby Morris. He's picked with teammates #35 Herbert "Buddy" Miller and #20 Lee "Bud" Withers, Morris' best friend.This is another photo from the thousands of pictures and negatives found at the Lawson Bonds/Oxford Studio in Concord. Photo courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography
Firemen's Ball
Members of the Concord Fire Department attended a Firemen's Ball in Salisbury in 1909 or 1910 and this is picture of part of the entertainment. The entertainers are Bill Montgomery, from left, Bob Kestler, Bob Sappenfield, Roy Sappenfield and I.T. Biles. The photo comes from The Concord Telephone Company's Progress Magazine, Winter Issue 1980-81. Courtesy of Betty Haigler
Step back into the past with these photos, clippings and other information from Cabarrus County's past. The photos and information come from a…
