Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission

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April 15, 2020

The North Carolina Museum of History has exhibit tours, videos on demand, at-home learning packets, and more resources available to explore digitally on its website. 

For the full list of resources, see the Museum’s website here: History at Home!



April 13, 2020

Historic properties face many threats as years pass. One increasing threat for historic properties located near waterways is the rise of sea levels. The article below from Architectural Record details how preservationists are handling the issue of sea-level rise and how the world of historic preservation must continue to adapt in order to save properties from encroaching water. 

For more: “Rising Seas Threaten Historic Houses



April 3, 2020

Fred Lawing, owner of the Golden Green Hotel located at 3024 E. Independence Boulevard in Charlotte, N.C., recently discussed his efforts to maintain the historically significant property with Q City Metro. See the full article below to read more about how Lawing has preserved this historic building, which is the “Charlotte-area’s only hotel that is Black-owned and vegan-friendly.” 

For more: “This Black-owned hotel is more interested in preserving history than tearing it down