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The Arthur
Samuel Grier House
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1.
Name of Property if any: Arthur Samuel Grier House
2.
Street Address, including City and Zip Code:
421 Montrose Street
Charlotte, NC 28205
3.
Date added to Study list: 11/11/2002
(property has a Survey & Research Report)
4.
Tax Parcel Number of Property:
15701517
5.
Owner of Property: Arthur Grier Sr. & Arthur Grier Jr.
6.
Current Owner's Contact Information:
2718
MONROE RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28205
7.
Period or Date of Construction: 1922
8.
Source of Information for #7: Mecklenburg County Tax Records
9.
Present use of Property: j
a.
Agricultural, b. Commercial, c. Educational, d.
Entertainment, e. Government, f. Industrial, g. Military, h.
Museum, i. Park, j. Private Residence, k. Religious, I.
Other
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Architectural Style:
11.
Architectural Significance: b
a.
Outstanding, b. Excellent, c. Notable, d. Commonplace
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Map Showing Location of Property:
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Paragraph Briefly Summarizing Known History Of The Property:
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1) The Arthur S.
Grier House is significant for its association with
Arthur S. Grier, one of Mecklenburg County's most
successful and influential African American
businessmen during the era of segregation.
2) The Arthur S.
Grier House is significant as one of the few
surviving substantial early 20th century homes built
by an African American in Mecklenburg County. Many
of the historic homes of the Black Community's
leaders and business professionals were lost with
the destruction of the Brooklyn Neighborhood.
3) The Arthur S.
Grier House is significant as a large,
well-preserved example of an eclectic style home
featuring elements of the Craftsman and Colonial
Revival Styles. |
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