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In the 1920s, Duke Energy began buying land that would later become Lake Norman for as little as $200 per acre. What's hidden underwater from the town that was flooded by the dam? charlotteobserver.com/news/l…
The Forum throwback party is tonight — see you there?
There's a throwback nightclub party series going on in Charlotte, and the latest is The Forum, an uptown nightclub from 2005-2010.
But first: Let's go back to 2005. 🧵
Ahead of the throwback party for The Forum, we’ve dug into The Charlotte Observer’s archives to see what the scene was like back then.
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All the details about tonight's party can be found here:
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Mythos opened in 1993 in uptown Charlotte. On the heels of last week's throwback reunion party, what happened when the nightclub closed in 2004? charlotteobserver.com/charlo…
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Paid to Party: What was it like covering Charlotte nightlife in the ’90s and early 2000s? charlotteobserver.com/charlo…
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Want to relive the glory days? Here are 60+ Charlotte area nightclubs you can look back on. charlotteobserver.com/charlo…
Photos & memories as Festival in the Park opens for its 59th year in Charlotte (gallery link has an embed of the festival info with parking map). charlotteobserver.com/news/l…
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today's @CltLedger included a reminder that Beyoncé once performed a cappella with Destiny's Child in Gastonia before opening for Christina Aguilera. forgot about this pic of that appearance!
Past lives of Peculiar Rabbit spot in Plaza:
A church; Steeple Lounge; call center for Jim & Tammy Faye ministry; The Goblin.
@JodieValade✍️how Eden lounge opening today is on brand for the history of the space.
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The Stanley Drug Store was open in Elizabeth from 1934 to 1997. The old sign was rediscovered this week as the building is under renovations.
✍️ by @JodieValade w/ more of its history: charlotteobserver.com/charlo…
📸@theobserver (1997) & @Alex_Inc (2023)
The early years: Photos of Carolina Panthers training camp memories.
Kerry Collins cooling off in '97; Tyrone Poole w/ fans in '95; Frank Reich at @Panthers training camp in '95.
Full gallery here: charlotteobserver.com/sports…
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A little digging goes a long way! 🚎
Turns out, these aren’t even the oldest streetcar tracks hidden away under the city’s streets.
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This one didn't start as a Retro Charlotte piece but it's too good not to share. 📝by @MarusakJoe, reminding you to check your attics and basements! charlotteobserver.com/articl…
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Apologies for the hiatus lately! Have been tending to various newsroom needs. We're cooking up some ideas and will have more from Retro Charlotte soon! - Anna
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Memories you can taste, by @CharlotteFive xitter.gq/CharlotteFive/status/1…
There’s something extra special about the blueberry pancakes at Mattie’s Diner. Why I stopped going — and how I found my way back. charlotteobserver.com/charlo…
Remember these NBA draft picks? @theobserver archive photos of Charlotte Hornets and the Bobcats through the years. Full gallery here: charlotteobserver.com/sports…
Tomorrow we'll have a new story related to Mooresville history. In the meantime, a look back at the special edition we did on the 150th birthday of Mooresville & Huntersville.
By the mid-1940s, nearly every Huntersville family had at least one family member working in Charlotte at Duke Power, Southern Bell or one of the banks.
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To put it mildly, things didn't go as planned.
A good read here by @MarusakJoe on Mooresville's 1973 time capsule.
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