He built Charlotte’s Black neighborhoods. Now a developer could take his family’s land
Subject
Charlotte; Black Neighborhoods;
Description
For decades the two-story house on the corner of St. Mark and Mitchell streets was the site of boisterous family dinners, impromptu piano recitals and a lovingly-tended garden. It was among the first projects by home builder Mangie McQueen, intended for his family to flourish in one of Charlotte’s historically-Black neighborhoods. All that remains today is a well-kept lawn and a towering pecan tree that faithfully bears nuts, calling McQueen’s family back most years even though the house has been torn down.
Creator
BY LAUREN LINDSTROM AND DEVNA BOSE
Source
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article260564092.html
Publisher
charlotteobserver.com
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