After years of growth, 1940 brought more change to the Queen City. Following Charlotte's participation in the second World War and the Korean War, the city began to blossom as a regional center for commerce and industry.
During this period Independence Boulevard was finished, and Independence Arena and Ovens Auditorium were opened. Charlottetowne Mall (now Midtown Square) opened its doors as the Carolinas first enclosed shopping center. Find out what happened during the administration of each of the following Charlotte mayors:
