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Description
An early topographical view of Albemarle from
the hill on South Third Street, once the site of the Albemarle
Normal and Industrial Institute. This view looks north by northwest
toward the center of town. Panning from left to right, the spire of
the First Lutheran Church is visible to the left, then the rear of
the Central Hotel, the spire of the County Courthouse, the spire of
Central Methodist Church, and the water tower. The Stanly County
Jail is visible at the far right. South Street is visible in the
foreground.
