Record #:

11187

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

One of the largest black-owned commercial buildings in the South now stands on what was once a black ghetto in Charlotte. East Independence Plaza, which was built at a cost of $3.5 million, stands seven stories tall, has solar glass walls on four of its eight sides, and contains 85,000-square-feet of rental space.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 31 Issue 4, Apr 1973, p30-31, il, por

Subject(s):

African American business enterprises--Charlotte; African American businesspeople--Charlotte

Record #:

44192

Author(s):

Allen, Tess

Abstract:

Beginning in the early 20th century, Black residents in Charlotte established neighborhoods like Greenville and Biddleville in the western portion of the city near Johnston C. Smith University. Historic West End Partners was founded in 2010 to help revive the once prominent Black business district along Beatties Ford Road. Tanya Adams is leading the effort.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 29 Issue 9, September 2024, p21-24, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Black neighborhoods--Charlotte; African American business enterprises--Charlotte; Revitalization projects; Neighborhoods--Charlotte