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Charlotte NC Historic MYERS PARK - The Duke Mansion
Charlotte NC Historic MYERS PARK - The Duke Mansion  

Colonial Revival architecture in North Carolina is exemplified in Charlotte's historic Myers Park.   Built in 1915, the Duke Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is simply a sight to behold.  Many of our most elite social leaders have called Charlotte NC Myers Park- The Duke Mansion home and have contributed significantly to Charlotte's rich history.  
Southern Public Utilities' former president, Zebulon V. Taylor built 'Lynnwood' on 14 acres in Myers Park and called it home for four years.  James B. Duke, founder of Duke Energy (formerly Southern Public Utilities) purchased and tripled the size of  the home to its current size of 32,000 square feet. During James ('Buck') Duke's ownership, many lasting legacies were created on the grounds including Duke University, Duke Power Company (now Duke Energy) and the Duke Endowment.
The Duke Endowment was created in 1924 and by 1925, at the time of Buck Duke's death, more than $100 million had been established in the Endowment!  The Duke Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is simply a sight to behold.  Many of our most elite social ... more

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