Situated in Charlotte’s Second Ward, Brooklyn was downhill from Uptown. In the late 18-hundreds, the area was known as Logtown; a place where recently emancipated slaves took up residence. As the 20th began, the population was solidly African American. And It was not until the mid-1910s that Logtown would become generally known as Brooklyn. Brooklyn started to develop into a thriving, self-sustaining community. The neighborhood’s housing supply ranged from shanty towns to the grand homes of black professionals. Where Biddleville was centered around higher education and was an bordering area of the city, Brooklyn was the Main Street for Charlotte’s African Americans. Many important landmarks in the community include the Myers Street School (Charlotte’s first black public school 1886-1907), the city’s black YMCA, a Library for blacks, and much more. Sources: Charlotte Magazine – Memories of Brooklyn Charlotte Brooklyn History UNCC Brooklyn Story Fox 46 Charlotte Youtube – Charlotte’s Lost Neighborhood  Mecklenburg Investment Company Building Brevard Street Library UNCC Digital Collections: Brooklyn Charlotte Oberser - Black History Month: Charlotte’s vanishing historic sites Royalty Free Music – They Might Not by Puddle of Infinity Sound Effects by SoundGator

Explore life a peek into what life was for recently freed blacks in the United States after the Civil War, what measures were passed to remove the chains of bondage and oppression. And how Jim Crow and racist tropes became ingrained in southern politics before the end of the 18th century. Visit www.WhereWeHaveBeen.com for more information and sources.  Music: RSPN by Blank & Kytt

Follow along as we explore the history and future of Biddleville; a neighborhood in Charlotte's historic West-end. See how Civil Rights icons changed Charlotte and how local residents are trying to deal with changing dynamics in the community.   Visit www.WhereWeHaveBeen.com for more information and sources.  Music: RSPN by Blank & Kytt

Explore the rich history of Biddleville; a neighborhood in Charlotte's historic West-end. From the very beginning to the middle of the 20th century, from movie theaters to lunch counter sit-ins.  Visit www.wherewehavebeen.com for more information. Music by Podington Bear

A brief history Charlotte. A city, while beautiful and progressive for it's region, still has a history that runs the risk of being forgotten. In episode two I map out some of the communities with rich history that will be explored.

Follow me as I explore the history behind some of Charlotte, North Carolina's oldest neighborhoods and how they have changed over time.