charlotte history

9 12, 2018

Defining a Buzzword

By |2018-12-09T12:44:25+00:00December 9th, 2018|What's New|

Buzzwords are everywhere. If you’re aware, in the last several years you’ve probably seen mention of one when talking about neighborhood development or real estate in Charlotte:  Gentrification.     The concept can seem confusing—who’s complaining about a new Panera bread in their neighborhood? [...]

18 05, 2017

Five (More) Charlotte History Facts

By |2017-05-18T12:22:59+00:00May 18th, 2017|What's New|

  Charlotte is a city rich in history. Please read the first article in this series if you haven’t already titled “Four Things You Didn’t Know About Charlotte’s History.” Here are five (more) facts about Charlotte.      Do you know where the NBA Hornet’s nest [...]

10 05, 2017

Five Charlotte History Facts

By |2017-05-10T16:35:05+00:00May 10th, 2017|What's New|

  Stand on the intersection of Trade and Tryon in Uptown Charlotte and you’re standing at the birthplace of trade and commerce for this area. But it isn’t what you think. A large group of Loyalists (colonists who were still loyal to King [...]

11 04, 2017

Charlotte Treasure

By |2017-04-11T09:34:04+00:00April 11th, 2017|What's New|

  There’s a secret treasure hidden all over Charlotte. Something priceless. Magic. You might have already seen one and not even noticed. Hidden throughout Charlotte are over 100 white diamonds to find, but the map has been lost. The diamonds belong to trees.     In the [...]