Architectural Survey of Huntersville, North Carolina

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