Record #:

2183

Author(s):

Harrington, Dixie L.

Abstract:

Begun in 1980 as a project for the National Trust for Historic Preservation the North Carolina Main Street program has assisted cities like Tarboro, Mocksville, and Waynesville in revitalizing and preserving their central business districts.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 45 Issue 3, Mar 1995, p1, 8-9, il

Subject(s):

Historic buildings--Conservation and restoration; Central business districts--Tarboro; Central business districts--Mocksville; Central business districts--Waynesville

Record #:

2184

Author(s):

Humphries, Tara L.

Abstract:

Opened February 1, 1995, the New Charlotte Convention Center is the largest public building project in state history. The center, with a price tag of $148 million, is among the nation's twenty largest in terms of total exhibit space.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 45 Issue 3, Mar 1995, p12, il

Subject(s):

Charlotte--Economic conditions; Charlotte--Buildings, structures, etc.; Convention facilities--Charlotte

Record #:

2185

Author(s):

Rusk, David

Abstract:

NC has the three healthiest major metropolitan areas in the nation: Research Triangle, Triad, and Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill. State annexation laws, the most progressive in the country since 1959, contribute greatly to this status.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 45 Issue 3, Mar 1995, p3-4, il

Subject(s):

Research Triangle Metropolitan Area