| The Commission is making a major
effort to assist the vintage historic trolley project, which it began.
First, it joined with other groups in seeking City Council's approval for
building the trolley line through the Convention Center. City Council
did give its approval on February 25th. Second, it is
seeking money to acquire and restore the historic streetcar barn in South
End. |
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| The Commission has received a Federal
grant to survey historic African sites in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. The
Commission has already identified several properties, including the
Newell
Rosenwald School. |
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| The Commission had secured a lot on
Rea Road to which the
Grier-Rea House and had received permission from the County Commission
to move and restore the house. However, the house will almost
certainly be demolished because City Council did not approve rezoning of the
property.
Click here for historic photo of house. |
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| The Commission will be acquiring the
Palmer Fire School on
East 7th St. We will be seeking a buyer who will preserve the property
as an adaptive reuse. The Commission will issue a call for proposals
in the near future. |
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