Historic DILWORTH, One of Charlotte’s Premier Communities
Charlotte’s city government was originally supported simply by a mayor, a recorder, and a Board of Aldermen, which included seven members: one from each of the four wards of the city and three elected at large. Of course, this was when the city population was only 18,091!
As Charlotte began to grow, the first suburbs were formed along the streetcar lines that extended out from the city. These suburbs, expanding to the south and east of the city, included Dilworth, Elizabeth, Myers Park and Plaza Midwood. Latta Park was known as the “pleasure resort” and was at the southern end of the street car line. Latta Park sat just outside the city limits and was known as Dilworth, our first REAL suburb! Historic Dilworth, with its colorful park, boulevards, expansive mansions and inviting bungalow was Charlotte’s earliest “suburban” development. Built in 1891 by entrepreneur and streetcar owner, Edward Dilworth Latta, his home onEast Boulevard, was the showplace of turn-of-the-century Charlotte. Until Latta’s departure from Charlotte in May of 1923, he played a pivotal role in the transformation of the Queen City.
Latta helped expand the city from a modest commercial center of 7,094 inhabitants in 1880, to an industrial and financial metropolis of Piedmont, NC in 1920, boasting a population of 46,338. (Today, the Queen City‘s population is a hefty 731,424, with over 2.5 million in the Charlotte Metro region and is the 17th largest city in the United States)!
Historic Dilworth boasted not only fine residences, but also a race track, ball park, pavilion, lake and an industrial complex which included textile mills and a foundry. Still today, the Nationally Registered historical neighborhood retains its residential charm while embracing lively, adaptive reuse for commerce, galleries, restaurants and entertainment.
Today, Dilworth envelopes you in tree-lined streets which front beautiful, architecturally designed homes with wrap-around porches as well as quaint little shops and restaurants. Local merchants offer personal attention as well as an ambiance that is Dilworth’s trademark. It is now hard to believe that anyone ever considered Dilworth as a ‘suburb!’ Come take a tour and see why Dilworth is the choice among many Uptown young professionals and families who love the ’neighborhood’ feel of Dilworth. Architecture and street-scapes tell the story of Historic Dilworth—and moreover, its recent revival with renovation and new construction have given it yet, another, reason to call Dilworth, Charlotte, NC home.
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FABULOUS post. Now, for sure, the next time I am over your way, I will put this neighborhood on my agenda. Dilworth is more than an historic neighborhood, it is a model for sustainable practices ...Love the photos!
What a wonderful post and neighborhood! I am blessed to live in and own a 1920's Tudor style home in the McKinney, Texas Historic District. I specialize in this wonderful neighborhood. These homes sometimes require a lot of extra attention to keep them at their best, but they are worth everything we do. I hope I can visit Dilworth someday. You are blessed to work there! --Susi Mitchell, McKinney, Texas
Good Evening Debe:
This is a great Localism Post. I attended WordCamp Albuquerque last and they spoke about exactly how to write these types of Community Blogs...such things like kryword density etc to make your blog more effective. I am eager to start
Historic in your neck of the woods is atleast "historic". In Arizona properties that are far less than 100 years old classify as "historic."
Thanks Jane Anne! Dilworth is one of the most popular Charlotte neighborhoods and one of my favorites too! I'll surely take you there when you visit!
Susi: Exactly! The upkeep is imperative and those who are unfamiliar with the regulations of these historic districts need someone who knows and understands the process to assist them with their home purchase.
C Lloyd: They're exactly what the consumer is in search of--write, write, write!
Liz: LOL Ours are definitely historic and they are each and every one so interesting and rich--I just love selling them!
Debe - Historic Dilworth sounds like a beautiful place to call home, I've always loved homes with wrap around porches.
Great post about one of the coolest neighborhoods in Charlotte! Its proximity to Uptown Charlotte and Southend increases its value even more! Michelle, a home with a wrap-around porch has always been my dream too! I think they are so cozy and inviting to friends!
Thanks, Michelle! Dilworth is one of my favorite Charlotte communities--the craftsman style homes with wrap-around porches are so appealing. And the walkability is wonderful!
Hi Lynn! Thanks so much! Yes, I love them too! It's one of my favorite neighborhoods to show and sell in!
Dear Debe -
I love the house in the photo at top! Just my architectural favorite period ...
Your description makes everything there in Charlotte seem so interesting!
Have a happy day -
Lynn