CHARLOTTE — What is now a booming city first started as a sleepy courthouse town.
Charlotte has a treasure trove of history. The Political Beat’s Joe Bruno sat down with journalist Ashley Mahoney to discuss her extensive research for her new book: Historic Maps of Charlotte.
“I’ve always had an interest in maps. When I went to Disney as a kid, I came away with a map from Animal Kingdom, while other kids were coming away with princess costumes and Mickey or Minnie Mouse ears,” Mahoney said.
Mahoney’s new book includes hundreds of historic maps, essays and photographs of Charlotte.
>> You can watch her full interview in the video at the top of the page.
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