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Re-live the moments that shaped Charlotte history with nostalgia-worthy photos. Glimpse into the past with archived local stories by The Charlotte Observer.
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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? https://t.co/baw4e6AADd
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All the details about tonight's party can be found here: https://t.co/Vwrsy4F3Q5
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The latest in the throwback nightclub party series is The Forum, an uptown Charlotte nightclub from 2005-2010.
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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. https://t.co/EB7jN6cEnJ
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Ahead of the throwback party for The Forum, we’ve dug back into The Charlotte Observer’s archives to see what the scene was like back then.
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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. 🧵
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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?
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The Charlotte Observer’s headline in 2004: “Mythos opened door for uptown nightlife. Club’s closing marks the end of an era in city’s cultural evolution.”
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Paid to Party: What was it like covering Charlotte nightlife in the ’90s and early 2000s?
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Want to relive the glory days? Here are 60+ Charlotte area nightclubs you can look back on.
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Cosmos, Dixie’s, Grand Central, Mythos, Pterodactyl and more: Relive the 1990s and early 2000s with this list of CharlotteFive readers’ favorites.
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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). https://t.co/KT496EwVER
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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!
off topic here but was digging through CO archives & just stumbled upon this Sept. 2000 pic of Destiny's Child at Eastridge Mall in Gastonia. you're welcome
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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. https://t.co/3zSoAuaMA9
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1212 Pecan Ave. once was a call center for Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker’s PTL TV ministry, then later a nightclub with bartenders in priest collars.
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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: https://t.co/376pvD1UFd 📸@theobserver (1997) & @Alex_Inc (2023)
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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: https://t.co/q00lkoijJv 📸 @theobserver
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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. https://t.co/pvDvSoGKP8
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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!
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Auctioneers call it one of the rarest finds ever. And it was “hidden in plain sight.”
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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
There’s something extra special about the blueberry pancakes at Mattie’s Diner. Why I stopped going — and how I found my way back.
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Remember these NBA draft picks? @theobserver archive photos of Charlotte Hornets and the Bobcats through the years. Full gallery here: https://t.co/V5hONQl5In
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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. https://t.co/glorFTAp6S
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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. https://t.co/7b7XUcTJha
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As Mooresville celebrates its 150th year, few families can say they’ve been in the North Carolina Piedmont longer than the Carrigans. Now, a new generation continues tradition. https://t.co/6wzWEORcOE
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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.
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