July 29, 2020
The Charlotte Observer has a feature on two properties that were recently designated as historic landmarks by the Charlotte City Council: the Butler House, located at 240 Sylvania Avenue, Charlotte, N.C., and the Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant, located at 1774 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.
Read more about the significance of these properties here: “Two early 20th century buildings in Camp North End area are now historic landmarks”
July 23, 2020
Preserve Mecklenburg has purchased the property at 2515 Booker Avenue in the historically Black Washington Heights neighborhood in west Charlotte. The property includes a “former grocery store, originally known as Jim Patterson’s Grocery, then later as the ‘Little Booker Store'” that is significant to the African-American community.
Read more about the history and potential future of this former grocery store: “Preservationists help save ‘very important component’ of Black history in Charlotte”
July 22, 2020
The Charlotte Museum of History has released details for the virtual Charlotte Preservation Awards, which will be held on Thursday, August 20. The Historic Landmarks Commission is pleased to note that the ceremony will be emceed by its Executive Director, Jack Thomson.
For tickets: The Charlotte Preservation Awards
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