CORNELIUS – The Cornelius Historic Preservation Commission and Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Department will present the photo exhibit “The History of Cornelius: The Conard Collection” from Oct. 17 to Nov. 12.  The opening reception will be held on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Visitors can view photos from the collection of local Jack Conard whose personal interest in the history of Cornelius has led to the single largest accumulation of photographs known to exist for the town.