Record #:

12501

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

The Mint was at one time the first branch of the Philadelphia Mint and served other varied occupants for ninety-six years at its Trade Street Location. In 1936 it became North Carolina's first museum of art. Today the 74,000-square-foot museum 25,000-piece collection built entirely by private donations and funds raised by the trustees.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 44 Issue 10, Oct 1986, p30, 32, il

Subject(s):

Mint Museum of Art (Charlotte)