Latta Arcade

The Latta Arcade is an indoor shopping arcade located at 320 S. Tryon St. in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1914 to include a two floor atrium with stores and restaurants. There is a glass skylight over the atrium, which was originally used to allow natural light for grading cotton.[3] It was designed by architect William H. Peeps.[4]

Latta Arcade
Latta Arcade is located in North Carolina
Latta Arcade
Latta Arcade is located in the United States
Latta Arcade
Location320 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina
Coordinates35°13′32″N 80°50′45″W
Area2,072 square yards (1,732 m2)
Built1914
ArchitectWilliam H. Peeps[1]
NRHP reference No.75001282[2]
Added to NRHPOctober 29, 1975

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.[2]

  • Latta Arcade, interior, Charlotte, NC
    Latta Arcade, interior, Charlotte, NC

References
  1. Alexander, Frances P. "Surveys Latta Arcade". 20 July 1994. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  2. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  3. Childress, Tricia. "Latta Arcade celebrates 95 years". 13 October 2009. Creative Loafing Charlotte. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  4. Robert Topkins and Mary Alice Hinson (August 1975). "Latta Arcade" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory. North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. Retrieved 2015-02-01.


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