Record #:

24298

Author(s):

Speizer, Irwin

Abstract:

Charlotte has seen an increase in construction downtown recently, as businesses move into the region. Two banks, Bank-America Corp. and First Union Corp., are competing for the distinction of having the tallest buildings in the city. Both banks have big construction plans for the future.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 19 Issue 5, May 1999, p31-39, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

First Union Corp. (Charlotte); Charlotte--Buildings, structures, etc.; Charlotte--Industry; Construction; Charlotte--Development; Charlotte--Economic conditions; Banks and banking--Charlotte

Record #:

1460

Author(s):

Hawkins, John B.

Abstract:

Completed in the spring of 1992, NationsBank Corporate Center is a $300 million, 60-story statement of NationsBank's prominent role in making Charlotte the new banking capital of the South.

Source:

North Carolina Home (NoCar NA 7235 N8 N32), Vol. 2 Issue 5, Oct 1993, p20-27, il

Subject(s):

Charlotte--Buildings, structures, etc.; Skyscrapers--Charlotte; NationsBank Corporate Center (Charlotte)

Record #:

31438

Author(s):

Giblin, Mariah

Abstract:

Five geographic icons of Charlotte’s past are highlighted in this article, the Barringer Hotel, the Ivey’s building, Suttle’s Swim Club, Thompson’s Bootery and Bloomery, and McDonalds Cefeteria.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 21 Issue 1, Jan 2016, p46-49, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Charlotte--Buildings, structures, etc.; Charlotte--History; Hotels--Charlotte; Swimming pools; Restaurants--Charlotte