This Is What Charlotte Looked Like In 1969
It was the year of Woodstock and the moon landing. Charlotte was a very different place in 1969. Uptown, if it was even called that back then, would be unrecognizable to most of us. And there wasn’t nearly as much suburban development happening yet. There were a lot more trees around.
Wouldn’t it be great to see the Charlotte of the past? If we only had a time machine to take us there! I found the next best thing on YouTube. Check out this vintage film footage of the area, as it appeared in 1969.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HbiRUTXNkI
Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.
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