Historic Uptown facade demolished for data center
News ClipWSOC TV·Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC·8/31/2026
A 100-year-old building facade in Uptown Charlotte, the Court Arcade Building, was demolished to clear the way for a new data center. The developer had initially intended to preserve the facade but cited feasibility issues in the demolition permit.
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The historic Court Arcade Building on East Trade Street in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, saw its 100-year-old facade demolished on Monday. This demolition is paving the way for the construction of a new data center on the site.
According to The Charlotte Observer, the developer had initially planned to preserve the building's facade. However, the issued demolition permit indicated feasibility issues, leading to the full demolition. The building previously housed office space for a law firm.