Historic schoolhouse faces uncertain future without preservation effort
An historic schoolhouse is in need of a refresh and maybe a new home.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission is trying to preserve the Siloam (pronounced cy-lome) Rosenwald School on John Adams Road in University City, one of two such buildings designated a historic landmark by the agency. The commission is looking for money to preserve the structure, either on site or at a new place.
“It’s all a matter of money and it’s all a matter of priorities,” said Dan Morrill, director of the commission. “If it’s just left like it is, it is going to lose its integrity and it’s literally going to fall down. The owners do not intend to demolish the building, but they’ve not expressed any interest in spending any money on the building.”
(The Charlotte Post, 12/10/2016)