Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission

News

September 24, 2019

The prospective buyer of the Excelsior Club, located at 921 Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte, has informed the Historic Landmarks Commission that the offer to purchase the property has been terminated. 

The full article from The Charlotte Observer is below:

It’s ‘back to ground zero’ for historic Excelsior Club as sale falls through

 


September 19, 2019

At its meeting on Monday, Charlotte City Council unanimously voted to approve the proposed preservation plans for the VanLandingham Estate, located at 400 S. Summit Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.

VanLandingham Estate

Read more from The Charlotte Observer below:

‘Third time’s the charm’: City Council OKs new plan for historic Plaza Midwood estate



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’


Optimist Hall is Now Open

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

WCNC – “New Optimist Hall reshaping Optimist Park