Hickory Through the Hardin Lens 80 Years of Photography

This biographical account follows the life and legacy of Charles Hardin, a dedicated photographer who moved to Hickory, North Carolina in 1900. With a deep passion for photography and a strong commitment to family, Hardin established a photography studio that would become a cornerstone of the local community. Alongside his wife, he built a thriving business that not only captured the faces and moments of Hickory's residents but also documented the town's transformation through the first half of the 20th century. Over the course of more than 80 years, Hardin's studio became a trusted institution, preserving generations of memories and playing a key role in the visual history of Hickory, NC.