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
Collecting More than Information
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
Salt in Mecklenburg County
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