August 10, 2020
The Elizabeth Lawrence House and Garden, located at 348 Ridgewood Avenue in Charlotte, N.C., has been featured in the Southern Garden History Society. Managed by the Wing Haven Foundation, the historic Elizabeth Lawrence House and Garden is a welcome retreat in an otherwise busy city.
Read more about Elizabeth Lawrence and her gardens here: “Elizabeth Lawrence: Literary and Horticultural Icon”
August 7, 2020
In 2015, the Mecklenburg Mill in NoDa was renovated into affordable housing units, illustrating how new life can be given to historic buildings. Now, developers are hoping to restore the nearby Johnston Mill into apartments.
The Charlotte Observer delves into the history of the NoDa community and the importance of preserving these mills: “A NoDa mill will see new life as housing nearly a decade after the city sold it”
August 5, 2020
As the population of Charlotte continues to rise and developmental pressures increase, local historic preservation remains essential. In the article below, the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute provides a look at local preservationists who, together with the Historic Landmarks Commission, are working to ensure the history of Charlotte is not erased.
For more: “Three new approaches to historic preservation in Charlotte”