“it explores the rise and demise of the brooklyn neighborhood,” griffin says.

City within a city :

The university of north carolina at charlotte.

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When development beginning in 1959, hidden valley was initially intended to house white middle class families.

Once a city within a city, highlights one of the largest black communities in charlotte and in the carolinas, according to staff historian willie griffin.

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While that is not the most accurate way to describe the neighborhood today, hidden valley’s recent past still hangs over the community.

Within these enclaves, perfection isn’t an aspiration;

The proximity to uptown charlotte makes it perfect for those who want easy access to the city’s central business district without sacrificing a peaceful living environment.

Grier heights’ identity as a black community runs all the way back to the 1890s, when sam billings, a formerly enslaved man, bought 100 acres of land in the area — the first recorded time.

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In charlotte, the vibrant city life dances alongside hidden treasures waiting to be unearthed.

These gates don’t just demarcate boundaries;

They beckon you into a world where elegance is the norm, and security wraps around you like a comforting blanket.

The neighborhood is named for one shining tenant:

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