Charlotte NC Neighborhoods - DILWORTH
At the beginning of the Twentieth Century, the fast-growing city of Charlotte touted a population of only18,091. The city government was supported by a mayor, a recorder, and a Board of Aldermen, which included seven members: one from each of the four wards of the city and three elected at large.
The first suburbs of Charlotte formed along the streetcar lines extending out from the city. These suburbs expanded to the south and east of the city, included Dilworth, Elizabeth, Myers Park, Plaza Midwood.
Latta Park, known as the “pleasure resort” was at the southern end of the street car line. Latta Park sat just outside the city limits and was known as the Dilworth community Charlotte NC. Historic Dilworth, with its colorful park, boulevards, expansive mansions and inviting bungalow was Charlotte’s earliest “suburban” development.
Built in 1891 by entrepreneur and streetcar owner, Edward Dilworth Latta, whose home on East Boulevard was the showplace of turn-of-the-century Charlotte. Until Latta’s departure from Charlotte in May, 1923, he played a pivotal role in the transformation of the city from a modest commercial center of 7,094 inhabitants in 1880 into an industrial and financial metropolis of Piedmont, NC in 1920, boasting a population of 46,338. Today Charlotte's population is a hefty 895,995, with over 2.5 million in the Charlotte Metro region. 
Historic Dilworth had not only fine residences, but also a race track, ball park, pavilion, lake and an industrial complex which included textile mills and a foundry. Still today, the Nationally Registered neighborhood retains its residential charm while embracing lively adaptive reuse for commerce, galleries, restaurants and entertainment.
Today, Dilworth boasts tree-lined streets fronting beautiful, architecturally designed porch-front homes as well as quaint little shops and restaurants. Local merchants offer personal attention as well as an ambiance that is Dilworth’s hallmark. Come take a tour and see why Dilworth is the choice among many Uptown Charlotte NC professionals. Architecture and streetscapes tell the story of Historic Dilworth—and moreover, of its recent revival with renovation and new construction. Give us a call—we love touring Historic Dilworth - Charlotte NC
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Debe - What a wonderful Localism post for your area. Nicely done Debe
Debe - Interesting idea of including the history of Charlotte and updating it for your hyper-local blog. Love it!
Debe
The Dilworth neighborhood in Charlotte has a long storied history.
Good luck and success.
Lou Ludwig
Debe, that's some streetcar! And I really love your new photo.
Hi Debe - That is some great history in a beautiful city-thanks for sharing all of this! 2.5 million...WOW!
Love your new 'do, Debe! Charlotte is such a pretty town. Very charming.
Debe- I am heading to a wedding in Charlotte in September. I will be sure to review all your Localism posts before I head South. This one is great. Thanks.
Great job showcasing the Dilworth area and its history, Debe.
Very interesting post Debe and great for a Localism plug, by the way I like your new profile pic you look very HAPPY!
VB ;-)
Debe,
Very nice background information. I love Dilworth and all the older areas of Charlotte. I can remember when they first started fixing up Fourth Ward. Hey there is a post for you explain the Wards in Charlotte!
Debe,
This was a very lovely tour of the area. A nice piece of history as well. I didnot understand that Charlotte is such a big city. Somehow I thought it is a much smaller city. Thanks for the lesson
Hi Debe... what a wonderfully charming neighborhood! And I love the new pic! Your smile always makes me smile!
Hi Debe, You have set a great new standard for showcasing a community. Great job and if it is OK, I will emulate your effort in the new community I sponsored this evening.
Love the new look, Debe. And, as usual, a great Localism post.
Dilworth looks like a great place. Also like the your new picture and hairstyle.
Interesting. That picture of the park shelter or whatever is an interesting design.
Interesting and well written piece! Thanks for sharing.
Debe, This is a nice localism post. Can you believe I've never been to Charlotte? Well, that's not exactly true. I fly in and out of there all the time and I love that airport, but I've never visited. It's on my list and when I finally make it, first I'll check out all your great localism blogs to remember what I should see and then I'll call you and see if we can meet for coffee or lunch or something.
Keep writing.
Debe,
Your blogs are great localism posts. And yes, I could see video with each of these. Refer to my last response to your comments about videos. Have a great day. I'm in Texas right now.
Dilworth looks like a wonderful place to live! Enjoyed the historical aspect too.
What a wonderfully charming area...and your post is, as usual, wonderful!