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Charlotte, NC: Retro Uptown Charlotte Walk

  • First Presbyterian Church 200 West Trade Street Charlotte, NC, 28202 United States (map)

Retro Uptown Charlotte Walk

Twitter: @PlanCharlotte

When: Saturday, May 28, 1-3 p.m.

What: Walk with Retro Charlotte blogger and Charlotte Observer librarian Maria David, heading west on West Trade Street and return to the starting point. Old photos from the 1920s-1930s will compare then and now at sites such as the federal courthouse, now-demolished hotels, bus stations, with a few memories of the seedier side of the city.

Location: The group will meet on the sidewalk in front of First Presbyterian Church, 200 W. Trade St.

Accessibility: This event is accessible and open to wheelchairs, bicycles, seniors, and children.

Parking: Parking is available along Trade Street. Travel by LYNX Blue Line to the Transportation Center, then head 3 blocks west on Trade Street. Bus routes converge on the Transportation Center.