the history of west charlotte,n c, where i grew up. People, places and events from 1940 to now. res events to raise money for west charlotte nc groups.
like l.i.f.t.[cms] west charlotte high and other local groups
this is great i remember attending winston salem state with his mother
Congratulations! Stephen Joyner, Jr. has been named the new Athletic Director at the historic, West Charlotte High School.
great
Interested in serving as a substitute teacher? Nothing like working !!!
i remember
Shuffletown Dragway
By Phil Combs
WC with my mom 1946
this is my grandfather. in 1948 he started the queen city classic a football game west charlotte vs second ward to raise money to build west charlotte high school # two. he along with WC coach jack martin, dr rann, charlotte black teachers raised 25,000 from the games. with added money from CMS and mayor brookshire. the school was build 1953. the queen city classic ending in 1969 because second ward was closed
great
Celebrate one of the Gantt’s founding mothers with Dr. Sonya Ramsey’s new book, Bertha Maxwell-Roddey, A Modern-Day Race Woman and the Powe...
great picture of my mothers house and my grand motlers house next door
The designation means property owners would have to contact the Historic District Commission before starting major projects.
rip Howard Counts
These last few weeks have been some of the most difficult for our family. However the love and support we have received from family, friends and the community has been unbelievable. My family and I just want to take this time to thank everyone for helping us through this transitional period. My father was loved and it truly showed.
we eat here every week end
Krispy Kreme / 900 W. Trade St.
coolbeans
coolbeans
friends
remember these guy's
remember
· It’s been almost a decade since the beloved Coffee Cup restaurant closed its doors on Clarkson Street. In late fall, it’s making a comeback.
Owner Gardine Wilson Jr., who ran the old Coffee Cup Soda Grill in the early 2000s, said the new Coffee Cup will be close to Uptown, and will serve breakfast and lunch, just like in the old days.
Wilson said the new menu will have a few more healthy options than before, but will still feature soul food favorites, such as salmon and biscuits, country-style steak and pan-fried chicken.
When the Coffee Cup first opened in 1947, it was segregated — white people ate in the main dining room, and African Americans ate at booths in the kitchen. In the mid-1960s, the restaurant changed ownership and was integrated — one of the first in the Southeast to do so, Wilson said. "It wasn't a beautiful building, but it was an artifact," said Dr. Dan Morrill who leads the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission.
"It was one of the first places where later that African-American people and white people could come together and enjoy a home-cooked meal," Morrill said.
The restaurant was on a small piece of land near Bank of America Stadium. Beazer Homes was planning to build a housing development on the land, but they pulled out of the project last year after local reporters discovered the company arranged loans some buyers couldn't afford and violated federal lending laws.
Now Beazer want the land the Coffee Cup sits on - it's up for sale. But, it knocked the building down anyway. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmark Commission is upset, saying Beazer should have allowed the buyer to decide the restaurant's fate.The restaurant was designated as a historic landmark in 2006, but after the recession hit in 2008, Wilson said it was forced to close. It was torn down in 2009.
Wilson wants to make sure the space for the new restaurant captures the same style and feel of the old Coffee Cup.
“It had always been a melting pot for newcomers to Charlotte, for people that were visiting Charlotte and for people that were from Charlotte,” Wilson said.
He said he hopes to have the plans for the new Coffee Cup finalized by next month.
By Elaine M Mayes
great family story
remembering my grandfather today
remembering my dad on fathers day
my mom passed away today rest in peace, mom
Today was filled with cupcakes, cards, family and flowers to celebrate my mom’s birthday!
black schools before 1950
Charlotte's All-Black Schools
From left to right, seated, are: J. E. Grisby, Second Ward High; C. L. Blake, West Charlotte High; Mrs. Cordelia E. Stiles, supervisor; W. G. Byers, Fairview Elementary; Mrs. Gwendolyn Cunningham, Double Oaks Elementary; and C. E. Moreland [my greatuncle], Northwest Junior High.
Standing: B. D. Roberts, Myers Street Elementary; Mrs. S. P. Sasso, Biddleville Elementary; Mrs. Vinie Watkins, Billingsville Elementary; O. N. Freeman, Morgan Elementary; Miss Beaulah D. Moore, Isabella Wyche Elementary; Gerson Stroud, York Road Junior High; W. H. Moreland,[my grandfather] Marie G. Davis Elementary; and Mrs. Janye E. Hemphill, Alexander Street Elementary.
Timeline photos
principals of black schools
Timeline photos
principals of black schools
can you name these girl's
i knoe these angels
dr king was a very good friend of mrs brayboy in college
sad to say judge carl atkins has passed blessed family and rest peaceful
Charlotte's All-Black Schools
From left to right, seated, are: J. E. Grisby, Second Ward High; C. L. Blake, West Charlotte High; Mrs. Cordelia E. Stiles, supervisor; W. G. Byers, Fairview Elementary; Mrs. Gwendolyn Cunningham, Double Oaks Elementary; and C. E. Moreland [my greatuncle], Northwest Junior High.
Standing: B. D. Roberts, Myers Street Elementary; Mrs. S. P. Sasso, Biddleville Elementary; Mrs. Vinie Watkins, Billingsville Elementary; O. N. Freeman, Morgan Elementary; Miss Beaulah D. Moore, Isabella Wyche Elementary; Gerson Stroud, York Road Junior High; W. H. Moreland,[my grandfather] Marie G. Davis Elementary; and Mrs. Janye E. Hemphill, Alexander Street Elementary.
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