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February 25, 2007
Charlotte NC
Old Charlotte
Charlotte's oldest and most scenic neighborhoods form a crescent around the Center City. These "streetcar suburbs" date back to before the turn of the century and feature homes ranging from tiny bungalows to grand Georgian mansions, with new construction sprinkled throughout.
Dilworth, Charlotte's oldest suburb, was developed in the 1890s. A "front porch" community, Dilworth's homes are primarily lovingly restored bungalows of the Craftsman style. A stroll down its avenues will take you back in time. East Boulevard, at Dilworth's center, is lined with local restaurants and businesses. Freedom Park, well known for its annual arts festival, "Festival in The Park", is at the eastern end of the boulevard. Carolinas Medical Center, a 777-bed teaching hospital and the region's only Level-1 trauma center, sits a block off East Boulevard.
One of Charlotte's hottest communities, South End, is on Dilworth's western edge. Its refurbished textile mills provide interesting venues for restaurants, shops and office lofts, making it a trendy locale. New residential options complement the booming commercial development.
The Charlotte Trolley is a popular ride with Carolina Panther fans who walk to Ericsson Stadium from the Stonewall Street stop. In 2004, the trolley will transport riders from South End through uptown, as it did 100 years ago. Myers Park is the neighborhood of choice for those who value tradition over trend. The one-time "country" neighborhood is now a mere five minutes' drive from downtown Charlotte. But the setting remains idyllic, as even the largest of its classic homes are dwarfed by towering willow oaks. Among the older, traditional houses, you'll find a number of newer mansions and infill projects. Myers Park homes carry a steep price tag due to the neighborhood's unwavering desirability. Queens College, a small liberal arts school, has been a member of the Myers Park community since 1914, when it moved to its Selwyn Avenue campus. The college offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
The Eastover community emerged shortly after Myers Park and features majestic homes set back from winding streets on expansive lawns. Like Myers Park, Eastover's original homes are interspersed with grandiose new homes. In 1936, the Mint Museum of Art opened in Eastover in the building that once housed Charlotte's original U.S. Mint. However, the museum may leave Eastover for the Center City in a few years.
Elizabeth is an historic community where residents enjoy an urban lifestyle. In this designated historic district with strict renovation guidelines, the architecturally diverse homes still have much of their original character and charm. The compact neighborhood includes several popular restaurants and shops. The intersection of Randolph Road and Caswell Avenue is a medical crossroads. Presbyterian Hospital, Presbyterian Orthopedic Hospital, Mercy Hospital and numerous medical offices are located at or near the intersection. The main campus of Central Piedmont Community College, the state's largest community college, is also in Elizabeth.
Another neighborhood popular among young professionals who want to live in the shadows of uptown is Chantilly. Chantilly features beautiful narrow streets with charming cottages. Though not yet as expensive as Elizabeth and Dilworth, prices are climbing rapidly. Chantilly's neighbor, Plaza-Midwood, traces its development back to 1903 and boasts a diverse population and variety of home styles. This is one of Charlotte's few historic neighborhoods where you still find small, affordable homes around the corner from expensive, stately residences.
Central Avenue and The Plaza are the community's main arteries. Central Avenue is enjoying a rebirth, with new restaurants and entertainment venues that make it a popular evening destination. Along The Plaza, a traditional boulevard, you'll find elegant old homes, including the historic Van Landingham Estate. Nearby, grand homes dating back to 1920 line Country Club's quiet, curving streets. The small community is named for its centerpiece, Charlotte Country Club, the city's oldest country club.
Head out North Davidson Street to 35th Street to reach Historic North Davidson, known for its funky galleries, colorful "shotgun" homes and popular apartments in the renovated Johnston Mill. "NoDa" is a regular destination for gallery crawls, drawing people from all over town.
Biggest Colleges/Universities in Charlotte:
* UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE (Full-time enrollment: 13,706; Location: 9201 UNIVERSITY CITY BLVD; Public; Website: www.uncc.edu/; Offers Doctor's degree)
* CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (FT enrollment: 7,967; Location: PO BOX 35009; Public; Website: www.cpcc.cc.nc.us)
* JOHNSON C SMITH UNIVERSITY (FT enrollment: 1,531; Location: 100-152 BEATTIES FORD RD; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.jcsu.edu)
* QUEENS COLLEGE (FT enrollment: 1,098; Location: 1900 SELWYN AVE; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.queens.edu; Offers Master's degree)
* KINGS COLLEGE (FT enrollment: 316; Location: 322 LAMAR AVE; Private, for-profit)
* THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE (FT enrollment: 151; Location: 1515 MOCKINGBIRD LN STE 600; Private, for-profit; Website: www.aich.artinstitutes.edu)
* BROOKSTONE COLLEGE (FT enrollment: 135; Location: 8307 UNIVERSITY EXEC PK DR STE 240; Private, for-profit; Website: www.brookstone.edu)
* CAROLINAS COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES (FT enrollment: 124; Location: 1200 BLYTHE BLVD; Public; Website: www.carolinascollege.org)
* PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING (FT enrollment: 123; Location: 1901 E FIFTH ST; Private, not-for-profit)
* MERCY SCHOOL OF NURSING (FT enrollment: 91; Location: 1921 VAIL AVE; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.carolinas.org/education/mercyson/)
* UNIVERSAL COLLEGE OF BEAUTY (FT enrollment: 60; Location: 1701 W TRADE ST; Private, for-profit)
* CAROLINA BEAUTY COLLEGE 4 (FT enrollment: 59; Location: NORTH PARK MALL 5430-0 N TRYON ST; Private, for-profit)
* DUDLEYS BEAUTY COLLEGE (FT enrollment: 42; Location: 1950 JOHN MCDONALD AVE; Private, for-profit)
* SOUTH EASTERN COLLEGE OF BEAUTY CULTURE (FT enrollment: 39; Location: 1535 ELIZABETH AVE; Private, for-profit)
* HAIRSTYLING INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE INC (FT enrollment: 35; Location: 209B S KINGS DR; Private, for-profit; Website: ncm0023@aol.com)
* CHARLOTTE TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOL (Location: 500 N HOSKINS RD; Private, for-profit)
* BRANDS COLLEGE OF BEAUTY CULTURE (Location: 4900B OLD PINEVILLE RD; Private, for-profit)
* BRANDS COLLEGE OF BEAUTY CULTURE (Location: 115 LAKEWOOD AVE; Private, for-profit)
* CAROLINA SCHOOL OF BROADCASTING (Location: 7003 WALLACE RD STE 100; Private, for-profit; Website: www.csb-radio-tv.com)
* BERLITZ LANGUAGE CENTERS (Location: 5821 FAIRVIEW RD STE 105; Private, for-profit)
Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Charlotte:
* YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 24 miles; ROCK HILL, SC; Full-time enrollment: 2,221)
* GASTON COLLEGE (about 26 miles; DALLAS, NC; FT enrollment: 2,473)
* WINTHROP UNIVERSITY (about 29 miles; ROCK HILL, SC; FT enrollment: 4,976)
* ROWAN-CABARRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 41 miles; SALISBURY, NC; FT enrollment: 2,499)
* CATAWBA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; HICKORY, NC; FT enrollment: 2,052)
* GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY (about 58 miles; BOILING SPRINGS, NC; FT enrollment: 2,563)
* FORSYTH TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 70 miles; WINSTON SALEM, NC; FT enrollment: 3,271)
Biggest public high schools in Charlotte:
* INDEPENDENCE HIGH (Students: 2,729; Location: 1967 PATRIOT DR; Grades: 09 - 12)
* MYERS PARK HIGH (Students: 2,613; Location: 2400 COLONY RD; Grades: 09 - 12)
* PROVIDENCE HIGH (Students: 2,436; Location: 1800 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD; Grades: 09 - 12)
* ZEBULON B VANCE HIGH (Students: 2,418; Location: 7600 IBM ROAD; Grades: 09 - 12)
* EAST MECKLENBURG HIGH (Students: 2,275; Location: 6800 MONROE RD; Grades: 09 - 12)
* SOUTH MECKLENBURG HIGH (Students: 2,216; Location: 8900 PARK RD; Grades: 09 - 12)
* HOPEWELL HIGH (Students: 2,048; Location: 11530 BEATTIES FORD ROAD; Grades: 09 - 12)
* WEST MECKLENBURG HIGH (Students: 1,524; Location: 7400 TUCKASEEGEE RD; Grades: 09 - 12)
* GARINGER HIGH (Students: 1,488; Location: 1100 EASTWAY DR; Grades: 09 - 12)
* WEST CHARLOTTE HIGH (Students: 1,483; Location: 2219 SENIOR DR; Grades: 09 - 12)
Biggest private high schools in Charlotte:
* CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL (Students: 1,591; Location: 1440 CARMEL ROAD; Grades: KG - 12)
* PROVIDENCE DAY SCHOOL (Students: 1,377; Location: 5800 SARDIS ROAD; Grades: KG - 12)
* CHARLOTTE LATIN SCHOOL (Students: 1,316; Location: 9502 PROVIDENCE ROAD; Grades: PK - 12)
* CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 987; Location: 7301 SARDIS ROAD; Grades: KG - 12)
* CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 904; Location: 7702 PINEVILLE MATTHEW RD; Grades: 9 - 12)
* NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 720; Location: 333 JEREMIAH BLVD; Grades: KG - 12)
* UNITED FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 477; Location: 8617 PROVIDENCE RD; Grades: PK - 12)
* VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTER SCH. (Students: 399; Location: P.O. BOX 240433; Grades: PK - 12)
* RESURRECTION LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 224; Location: 2825 SHENANDOAH AVENUE; Grades: PK - 12)
* CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 160; Location: 8101 FALLSDALE DR; Grades: KG - 12)
Biggest public primary/middle schools in Charlotte:
* JAMES MARTIN MIDDLE (Students: 1,708; Location: 7800 IBM DRIVE; Grades: 06 - 08)
* COULWOOD MIDDLE (Students: 1,247; Location: 500 KENTBERRY DRIVE; Grades: 06 - 08)
* NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE (Students: 1,188; Location: 7601 THE PLAZA; Grades: 06 - 08)
* NORTHWEST HIGH (Students: 1,183; Location: 1415 BEATTIES FORD; Grades: 06 - 12)
* JAY M ROBINSON MIDDLE (Students: 1,171; Location: 5925 BALLANTYNE COMMONS PWY; Grades: 06 - 08)
* QUAIL HOLLOW MIDDLE (Students: 1,145; Location: 2901 SMITHFLD CH RD; Grades: 06 - 08)
* PHILLIP O BERRY ACADEMY OF TEC (Students: 1,145; Location: 1430 ALLEGHANY STREET; Grades: 09 - 11)
* LAKE WYLIE ELEMENTARY (Students: 1,144; Location: 13620 ERWIN RD; Grades: KG - 05)
* DAVID COX ROAD ELEMENTARY (Students: 1,101; Location: 4215 DAVID COX RD; Grades: KG - 05)
* CARMEL MIDDLE (Students: 1,100; Location: 5001 CAMILLA DR; Grades: 06 - 08)
Biggest private primary/middle schools in Charlotte:
* HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC MS (Students: 977; Location: 3100 PARK RD; Grades: 6 - 8)
* CALVARY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CTR (Students: 826; Location: 5801 PINEVILLE MATTHEWS ROAD; Grades: PK - KG)
* HICKORY GROVE BAPTIST CHRISTIA (Students: 742; Location: 6050 HICKORY GROVE RD; Grades: KG - 8)
* ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 632; Location: 7000 ENDHAVEN LN; Grades: KG - 5)
* ST GABRIEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 545; Location: 3028 PROVIDENCE RD; Grades: KG - 5)
* COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 445; Location: 9100 OLMSTED DR & 9026 MALLARD; Grades: 1 - 8)
* ST ANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 420; Location: 600 HILLSIDE AVENUE; Grades: PK - 5)
* ST PATRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 401; Location: 1125 BUCHANAN STREET; Grades: KG - 5)
* OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION SCHOOL (Students: 326; Location: 4225 SHAMROCK DR.; Grades: PK - 5)
* FIRST ASSEMBLY CHRISTIAN SCHOO (Students: 260; Location: 2633 EASTWAY DR; Grades: PK - 8)
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