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While I was working on the modernist survey of Charlotte, I noticed many of the same architects kept coming up. So I decided to create a relationship map of architects and firms in Charlotte during this period. And here it is!

I am in the process of completing an architectural survey of Huntersville, a town just north of Charlotte.  The results of the survey will be presented at the May 31 meeting of the Survey Committee of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission.   This committee is tasked with approving potentially-historic properties for the commission's study list … Continue reading Architectural Survey of Huntersville, North Carolina

Many of us historians love to collect historical artifacts, ephemera, and other items.  Personally, I collect vintage postcards as well as ephemera connected to Winn Parish, Louisiana, where I grew up and still have family.   The vivid colors and interesting visuals of vintage linen postcards are quite appealing, especially large-letter greetings postcards like the Charlotte … Continue reading Collecting More than Information

Currently, I am working my way through Salt by Mark Kurlansky—a book I highly recommend. The question arose in my mind: did salt play any part in the history of Mecklenburg County? The short answer is--not really. Yes, I was hoping for another answer as well. But while this mineral played little part in the … Continue reading Salt in Mecklenburg County