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11 hours ago, NCMike1990 said:

A frightening photo from 1979...

Plus a bonus shot of UNC Charlotte from the same year. 

Good read here. https://ui.uncc.edu/story/charlotte-1979-uptown-downtown-city-growth-changes

 

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I had that postcard and I used to show my little friends how big Charlotte was one.  (Living up north then)   

I take a couple issues with Mr Overcash's assertions in the article about Charlotte 1979.   He said it was called downtown then.  No many people referred to it as Uptown back then too.   When I used to go with my uncle to pick up my aunt who worked at Belks it was always referred to as going uptown.  The uptown moniker came into being more in the 1950/60s.   The Overstreet Mall was not designed to separate the haves from the have nots.  It was to try to save uptown retail that included 2 department stores Belks and Iveys (now Dillards) The idea was people would walk from their offices to the big stores to shop on their lunch breaks in the rain or hot or extremely cold weather.  We had 2 very thriving malls back in 1980 the beautiful booming Eastland Mall and only slightly more upscale Southpark Mall.   IBM arrived in 1978 and Royal Insurance in the early 1980s.  Funny story on Royal Insurance they offered all 600 families the chance to transfer back to Manhattan after a 1 year and only 2 took them up due to family circumstances.  Royal Insurance was located where Maresk is now off Arrowpoint Blvd.   I briefly worked at Royal Insurance in their warehouse!   One other thing he failed to mention was little upstart Piedmont Airlines making Charlotte a hub in the early 1980s that changed the course of history for Charlotte like nothing else. 

Photos of the day from the KJ Archives and yes I am the photographer on all of these 110 Camera probably developed at Eckerds. Put on some Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper and go back to early 1980s. 

This is why I love Charlotte in thinking how far we have come and what the city has become now.  

 

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So, there is an elevated plaza or pavilion above the lake at Marshall Park in the photo from 1979, and part of a walkway across 3rd connecting the education center and county building.

I can't remember it, so wondering when it was removed.  Any detailed pictures of it?

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Hi everyone. I am not sure where to put this, but I have been following this forum for a while. It looks like I am getting a job at a new financial firm moving to Charlotte, who will be growing their presence over the next 5 years. I live in Durham, and haven't been to Charlotte too much. Can anyone tell me what the commute is like to uptown along Providence Rd from 485? Google has it anywhere from 25 minutes to an Hour around 7:30. 

Also, if this is off topic and should be moved else where, just let me know. 

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37 minutes ago, Blue_Devil said:

Hi everyone. I am not sure where to put this, but I have been following this forum for a while. It looks like I am getting a job at a new financial firm moving to Charlotte, who will be growing their presence over the next 5 years. I live in Durham, and haven't been to Charlotte too much. Can anyone tell me what the commute is like to uptown along Providence Rd from 485? Google has it anywhere from 25 minutes to an Hour around 7:30. 

Also, if this is off topic and should be moved else where, just let me know. 

Providence is going to be really rough no matter how you cut it. It's the most suburban part of Charlotte, so everyone is in their SUV in the morning. There are a few express bus routes down that way if you want to let someone else deal with the driving, though.

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1 hour ago, atlrvr said:

So, there is an elevated plaza or pavilion above the lake at Marshall Park in the photo from 1979, and part of a walkway across 3rd connecting the education center and county building.

I can't remember it, so wondering when it was removed.  Any detailed pictures of it?

Yes there was an elevated walkway over to the courthouse over 3rd St.  It was like huge concrete ramps and they were never maintained it and finally was taken down when I don't remember. I might have a postcard of it too Marshall Park was very nice back in the day not that concrete ramps but the rest of it. 

1 hour ago, Blue_Devil said:

Hi everyone. I am not sure where to put this, but I have been following this forum for a while. It looks like I am getting a job at a new financial firm moving to Charlotte, who will be growing their presence over the next 5 years. I live in Durham, and haven't been to Charlotte too much. Can anyone tell me what the commute is like to uptown along Providence Rd from 485? Google has it anywhere from 25 minutes to an Hour around 7:30. 

Also, if this is off topic and should be moved else where, just let me know. 

It is probably anywhere from 45 minutes to hour in peak traffic.  However 15 minutes difference could make a big difference and less time so maybe go in early and have a cup of coffee uptown or work out at the Y uptown before work.  Or take a bus into town as they do have express buses from there.  

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1 hour ago, Blue_Devil said:

Hi everyone. I am not sure where to put this, but I have been following this forum for a while. It looks like I am getting a job at a new financial firm moving to Charlotte, who will be growing their presence over the next 5 years. I live in Durham, and haven't been to Charlotte too much. Can anyone tell me what the commute is like to uptown along Providence Rd from 485? Google has it anywhere from 25 minutes to an Hour around 7:30. 

Also, if this is off topic and should be moved else where, just let me know. 

Curious about the new firm.  Is this a firm that currently has an office here?  What type of financial company?  Bank?  Asset Manager? Insurance? Data provider?

Providence is definitely an hour in the morning if leaving around 8:00.  Maybe 45-50 mins if leaving by 7:30.  Afternoons can be 10-15 mins longer especially if leaving anytime between 5 and 6pm.

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16 hours ago, NCMike1990 said:

^ It was taken from Independence Tower.

You are correct!  It was taken from the roof of the tower.    I think it's cool how the skyline steps down on both ends, especially neat how the Vue extends the skyline from this angle.

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