Records of Old Charlottesville, Inc., 1979-1980

Access and use

Location of collection:
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
200 Second Street, NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (434) 296-1492

Summary

Extent:
1 volume
Creator:
Old Charlottesville, Inc.
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and legal papers relating to the organization of Old Charlottesville, Inc. Of particular interest is the organization's involvement with city zoning ordinances and the Queen Charlotte condominium project.

Biographical / historical:

Old Charlottesville, Inc. was created in 1979 as a non-profit educational organization formed to identify historic and architecturally significant structures in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia, with particular emphasis on the central section of Charlottesville (4th Street area). Among its goals were the publication and preservation of writings, blueprints, and maps about local architecture; and the purchase, restoration, and maintenance of historic homes and buildings in the area.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Mrs. Lucie Vogel, Charlottesville, Virginia
Physical location:
Physical description:
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