15 Rare Photos From North Carolina’s Past May Have You Longing For A Bygone Era (or Simpler Time)
If you’re longing for days gone by, perhaps to a time when the world was much less complicated, then take a walk down memory lane with the following 15 old photos taken in North Carolina. What a fantastic window into the past – and a great way to take a break from the sometimes overwhelming concerns of the present.
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1. Mechanical rides outside Clarks Department Store in Charlotte, circa 1962-1963.
2. This Hardee's location on McDonald Street in Rocky Mount was the original franchised store. It was torn down in the 1980s shortly after this image was taken.
We love looking at old photos that provide windows into life in North Carolina in times past. Do you have a favorite memory to share about any of the places featured in the above photos? Feel free to join the discussion!
Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: [email protected]
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