At the beginning of the Twentieth Century, the fast-growing city of Charlotte touted a population of 18,091.  The city government was supported 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.   

The first suburbs of Charlotte formed along the streetcar lines extending out from the city.  These suburbs expanded to the south and east of the city, included Dilworth, Elizabeth, Myers Park, Plaza Midwood.    Latta Park, known as the “pleasure resort” was at the southern end of the street car line.  Latta Park (pictured below) sat just outside the city limits  and was known as Dilworth.  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 (pictured on the right) on East Boulevard was the showplace of turn-of-the-century Charlotte.  Until Latta’s departure from Charlotte in May, 1923, he played a pivotal role in the transformation of the city from a modest commercial center of 7,094 inhabitants in 1880 into an industrial and financial metropolis of Piedmont, NC in 1920, boasting a population of 46,338.   (Today Charlotte's population is a hefty 695,995, with over 2.5 million in the Charlotte Metro region)!

Historic Dilworth had 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 neighborhood retains its residential charm while embracing lively adaptive reuse for commerce, galleries, restaurants and entertainment. 

Today, Dilworth boasts tree-lined streets fronting beautiful, architecturally designed porch-front homes as well as quaint little shops and restaurants.  Local merchants offer personal attention as well as an ambiance that is Dilworth’s hallmark.  Come take a tour and see why Dilworth is the choice among many Uptown professionals.  Architecture and streetscapes tell the story of Historic Dilworth—and moreover, of its recent revival with renovation and new construction. Give us a call—we love touring Historic Dilworth!

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Debe Maxwell is a Charlotte Residential Real Estate Broker, Certified Neighborhood and Relocation Specialist who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Charlotte NC or any place in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice. Debe has created a team of professionals throughout the country to ensure that you enjoy a smooth transition to your new area. These professionals are experts in the field of relocation and can serve many purposes beyond a simple home search. The destination service is of no cost to you! Please visit www.TheMaxwellHouseGroup.com  for your relocation and/or your local needs.

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