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October 22, 2001 Mr. Dan Morrill Consulting Director Charlotte‑Mecklenburg
Historic Landmarks Commission 2100 Randolph Road Charlotte, North
Carolina 28207 Re: Historic Landmark
Status, Ovens Auditorium and Cricket Arena Dear Dan: At its October meeting,
the Board of Directors of the Auditorium‑Coliseum‑Convention Center
Authority discussed the issue of Historic Landmark Status for Ovens
Auditorium and Cricket Arena. The Authority would like to convey the
following concerning the matter to the Historic Landmarks Commission: The Authority agrees
with the idea that the Auditorium and Arena are facilities of historic
significance to the Charlotte community. Both the Auditorium and
Arena have a bright future in our community. The number of events hosted by
each facility and the number of patrons attending those events continues to
grow on an annual basis. The Authority has been
a good steward of these facilities over the 46 years the Auditorium and
Arena have been in operation. The Authority anticipates continuing this
level of stewardship into the future. Historic Landmark
Status for the Auditorium and Arena is not necessary to maintain the
character or significance of the facilities. The Authority would
like to develop an informal relationship with the Historic Landmarks
Commission for the purpose of consulting on improvements that may effect the
appearance of either facility. Dan thanks for your
patience for the time it took for the Authority reach a position on this
issue. Please let me know when the Historic Landmarks Commission will next
discuss the matter. I would like to attend the meeting to hear the
discussion and answer any questions the board may have concerning the
Authority's position. If you have any questions, please call. Sincerely, Michael E. Crum Managing Director cc: ACCCA Board Members Joe Grier,
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