Latta Arcade Explained

Latta Arcade
Location:320 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina
Coordinates:35.2256°N -80.8458°W
Built:1914
Architect:William H. Peeps[1]
Added:October 29, 1975
Area:2072sqyd
Refnum:75001282

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.[2] It was designed by architect William H. Peeps.[3]

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alexander. Frances P.. Surveys Latta Arcade. 20 July 1994. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission. 22 November 2013.
  2. Web site: Childress. Tricia. Latta Arcade celebrates 95 years. 13 October 2009. Creative Loafing Charlotte. 22 November 2013.
  3. Web site: Robert Topkins and Mary Alice Hinson . Latta Arcade. National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory . August 1975. North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office . 2015-02-01.

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