Charlotte-Mecklenburg History with Dan Morrill

Latest Episodes:

A Tour of Charlotte's Historic Fire Stations Sep 27, 2020

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Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian takes you on a tour of Charlotte's historic fire stations.

The History of Firefighting Sep 20, 2020

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Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian begins his discussion of the history of firefighting in Charlotte.

Charlotte's Mid-Century Modern Treasures Sep 13, 2020

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Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian takes you on a tour of some of Charlotte's Mid-Century Modern treasures.

Historic Preservation & Mid-Century Modern Sep 06, 2020

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Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian discusses the birth of historic preservation and the Mid-Century Modern movement.

Mid-Century Modern Aug 30, 2020

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Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian continues his discussion of Mid-Century Modern architecture.

The Mystery of the Charlotte Griffins Aug 23, 2020

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Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian, starts the episode telling the story of solving the mystery of the origin of the griffins on Crescent Ave. and in Independence Park. He then begins his discussion of Mid-Century Modern architecture.

Walk Right in Belmont to the P&N Terminal Aug 16, 2020

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Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian. continues his discussion of the history and architecture of the Piedmont and Northern Railway that ran in The Carolinas in the 20th century.
Here are links to the videos we discussed:
Walk Right In Belmont · Wilmer Watts & Watts & Wilson
https://youtu.be/PvoteA3GRU0
Moonshine Holler (Paula Bradley & Bill Dillof) perform the Wilmer Watts classic
https://youtu.be/L80SZnTdhqQ
Historic Video of Belmont, NC
https://youtu.be/7IxCoNWHiQU
Moving The Thrift P&N Depot
https://youtu.be/P2bj6ri08jA

All Aboard The Piedmont And Northern Railway Aug 09, 2020

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Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian, discusses the history and architecture of the Piedmont and Northern Railway that ran in The Carolinas in the 20th century.

(Part Two) The History of Dilworth Aug 02, 2020

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Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian, concludes his discussion of the history of the Dilworth neighborhood in Charlotte, NC.

(Part One) The History of Dilworth Jul 26, 2020

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Dr. Dan L. Morrill, retired UNCC history professor and award-winning local historian, begins his discussion of the history of the Dilworth neighborhood in Charlotte, NC.