Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission
Designates and oversees local historic landmarks in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. Designated the Excelsior Club a landmark and, per Mercury reporting September 2025, gave preliminary approval to a demolish-and-replicate approach for the site.
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McNinch House Landmark Status Now Covers the Whole Property
Jack Beckett·
The Liddell-McNinch House has been a Charlotte landmark since 1976. On Sept. 28, City Council voted to extend the designation to the whole property, opening a property tax deferral the owners told council will go back into the house.
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The Excelsior Club's Latest Revival: $8 Million Plan Seeks $3 Million in Public Money
The Charlotte Mercury·
Charlotte developers seek $3M in taxpayer funds for $8M Excelsior Club revival. Historic venue would be demolished and rebuilt as replica despite sub-1% ROI.