August 30, 2019
Below is a link to a thoughtful opinion piece from The Washington Post, which explains the importance of historic preservation laws and how these policies are used to protect historic properties.
“Historic Preservation A Complicated Force in Urban Development”
August 14, 2019
Stewart Gray, Senior Preservation Planner for the Historic Landmarks Commission, recently spoke to The Charlotte Observer about preservation efforts for the Stafford Slave Cabin, located at 12215 Plaza Road Extension, Charlotte, N.C. The Historic Landmarks Commission recently voted to fund the preparation of a Survey and Research Report on the structure, which is the first step in the historic landmark designation process.
Stafford Slave Cabin
The full article is below:
“Mecklenburg County has one remaining slave dwelling. Here’s how it will be preserved.”
August 5, 2019
Dan Morrill, Consulting Director for the Historic Landmarks Commission, recently spoke to The Charlotte Observer about the history and prospective sale of the Charles E. Barnhardt House, located at 3217 Maymont Place, Charlotte, N.C.
For the full article, click below:
“New owner to restore historic Charlotte home with ‘flamboyant architectural style’”
August 2, 2019
Optimist Hall, located at 1115 N. Brevard Street in Charlotte and historically known as the Highland Park Mill #1, has finally opened after much anticipation. This project is a wonderful example of how historic buildings can have new life through adaptive reuses.
See media coverage below:
Charlotte Agenda – “First Look: Inside Optimist Hall, a game-changing new food hall, is now open just outside of Uptown”
Charlotte Five – “Take a look at Optimist Hall, now open”
WSOC Charlotte – “Textile mill-turned-food hall Optimist Hall opens near uptown”
August 2, 2019
The Charles E. Barnhardt House, a designated historic landmark located at 3217 Maymont Place, Charlotte, N.C., has a potential buyer, as announced in the Charlotte Agenda.
See the link below for the full article: