July 9, 2021
Interested in learning about the history of Charlotte’s neighborhoods, particularly historically Black neighborhoods? Bike along with Kenya Templeton as she leads groups on rides throughout Charlotte and learn more about the city so many of us call home.
For more: “Bike advocate Kenya Templeton is taking The Velo Griot to another level”
June 24, 2021
American Legion Memorial Stadium has a bright future thanks to a new design that, according to Mecklenburg County officials, “can easily accommodate concerts, high school and college football, rugby and lacrosse again.” The stadium has been a designated historic landmark since 2004 and the Historic Landmarks Commission is pleased to have been involved in the design process that allowed the stadium to maintain its designation status while also receiving necessary attention to bring the stadium back into use.
For more on the new design: “‘Not a bad seat in here.’ Look inside Charlotte’s new, $40.5 million Memorial Stadium”
Enjoy these historic images of the stadium: “Take a look back at Charlotte’s American Legion Memorial Stadium through the years”
June 18, 2021
At its meeting on Monday, the Historic Landmarks Commission unanimously voted to recommend to Charlotte City Council that it designate the Ervin Building as a local historic landmark, which will be considered at City Council’s June 28 meeting. The Charlotte Observer delves into the history of the building with a focus on the East Charlotte community’s role in the building’s preservation.
For more: “Charlotte’s next historic landmark may be this office tower on Independence Boulevard”
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1. Chair’s Report: Brian Clarke
a. Johnston Farm, 8520 Dixie River Road, Charlotte
b. WBT Transmission Facility, 9201 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte
2. Parkwood Avenue A.R.P. Church, 1017 Parkwood Avenue, Charlotte
The owners of Parkwood Avenue A.R.P. Church have engaged a consultant to revise the designation report to reflect the changes that were made to the property during renovations and would like for the Committee to consider recommending the property for landmark designation.
3. Updates on Davidson Historic Properties
HLC Staff and the Town of Davidson have come to an agreement to co-produce four designation reports concentrating on African American resources. Below is a list of potential properties:
a. Conner House, 122 Mock Road
Conner House
b. Houston House, 335 Catawba Avenue
Houston House
c. Ada Jenkins House, 111 Sloan Street
Ada Jenkins House
d. Mills House, 136 Mock Circle
Mills House
e. Mayhew House, 235 Eden Street
Mayhew House
f. Davidson Presbyterian Church, 214 Depot Street
Davidson Presbyterian Church
g. Sparrow’s Nest, Davidson College Campus
Sparrow’s Nest
4. Pineville Survey Implementation
Using the survey data, Staff has identified 12 houses that have high integrity and represent the diversity of the housing types found in the Pineville Mill Village. Staff will contact the owners of these properties to determine the level of interest in landmark designation. These properties can also be used as a benchmark when evaluating other properties in the mill village.
5. Beatties Ford Road Corridor Study
2019-2020 Beatties Ford Road Corridor Survey Project
2021 Addendum – Neighborhoods of the Lower Beatties Ford Road Corridor
Staff is seeking feedback from the Committee regarding this latest version of the survey and how to present the findings to the community.
6. Update on Designations
The following properties will be considered in a public hearing at Charlotte City Council’s meeting on June 28:
a. William H. Peeps House, 831 E. Worthington Avenue, Charlotte
b. Edgewood Plantation, 11132 Eastfield Road, Charlotte
c. Ervin Building, 4037 E. Independence Boulevard, Charlotte
d. Larkwood-Chadbourn Hosiery Mill Plant, 451 Jordan Place, Charlotte
e. Victor Shaw House, 2400 Mecklenburg Avenue, Charlotte
Staff plans to bring the following properties to Charlotte City Council in August:
a. Kimberlee Apartments, 1300 Reece Road, Charlotte
b. Stafford Properties, Charlotte
c. 2nd Ward YMCA, 416 East 3rd Street, Charlotte
7. Staff Report: Jack Thomson and Stewart Gray
a. Wadsworth House Meeting Site
8. Old Business
9. New Business