Topic

Historic Preservation

Local historic landmark and district designations, preservation commissions, and historic-property tax policy in Charlotte.

government

Hajoca Building in South End Becomes a Charlotte Landmark

A 1922 South End warehouse planned as a boutique hotel is now a Charlotte historic landmark. One council member objected to deferring its taxes while amendments that could limit property taxes are on…

Jack Beckett·Oct 27, 2026

The two-story brick Hajoca Building on South Tryon Street, beside the words: A 1922 warehouse is now a landmark.

government

Enslaved People Believed Buried Outside Sugaw Creek Cemetery

Charlotte made the two Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church cemeteries historic landmarks Monday. Researchers told council that more than 500 enslaved people are believed buried just outside them in…

Jack Beckett·Sep 29, 2026

Dr. Julia Robinson Moore speaks at a lectern in the Charlotte City Council chamber beside text reading 500+ enslaved people believed buried outside the fence.

government

First Union Tower Wins Landmark Status and a Tax Break, 10-1

Charlotte made the vacant office tower at 301 S. Tryon a historic landmark, which lets its owners defer half the property tax on the designated portion while they convert it to homes and a hotel.

Jack Beckett·Sep 29, 2026

Stewart Gray speaks at a lectern in the Charlotte City Council chamber beside text reading 301 S. Tryon becomes a landmark.

community

Secret Gardens of Fourth Ward Tour Returns May 16-17

Jack Beckett·May 7, 2026

Secret Gardens of Fourth Ward garden tour returning May 16 and 17