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Sale of historic Excelsior Club falls through, officials say

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The sale of the historic Excelsior Club to a California buyer was terminated, said Dan Morrill, director of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission.

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The club on Beatties Ford Road was a popular spot for African-Americans since the 1940s.

The club closed in 2016 and has been abandoned since.

It's not clear what will happen to the club now.