North Charlotte Historic District
Why it's listed
North Charlotte is a former textile community about three miles north of downtown Charlotte, shaped by three brick mills along the Southern Railroad: Highland Park Mill No. 3 (1903), Mecklenburg Mill (1905) and Johnston Mill (1913). Around them grew two mill villages of one-story frame houses, built in a few repeated forms such as side-gable, T-plan, shotgun and duplex types, often in look-alike rows. Many have been covered with modern siding, but their original forms and porch layouts largely survive. The district also contains a small commercial strip along North Davidson Street, including the 1904 Hand Pharmacy Building and the 1927 Lowder Building, plus bungalows and Victorian cottages built for shopkeepers and clerks by North Charlotte Realty. Of 438 resources, 287 contribute to the district's character. The period of significance closes in 1939. Mecklenburg Mill stands vacant, while Highland Park Mill No. 3 serves as a warehouse.
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| Styles | Vernacular mill housing, early 20th-century brick industrial, vernacular Victorian, Bungalow/Craftsman |
|---|---|
| Areas of significance | Industry, Architecture |
| Acreage | 155.5 |
| Boundary source | NPS cultural-resource GIS polygon |
| Full listing page | North Charlotte Historic District (property record) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.