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- 2525 Richardson Dr., Charlotte
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| Recorded address | 2525 Richardson Dr., Charlotte |
|---|---|
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| National Register | ref 83003970, listed 1983-11-28 |
| Research depth | dossier, independently sourced |
What we established, and from where
The house's name combines the Morrison family surname with the Scottish word for house, and it was built in a vaguely Tudor style.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-18
Morrocroft's architect, Harrie Thomas Lindeberg, also designed baronial estates in the United States for families such as Doubleday, Pillsbury, DuPont and Vanderbilt.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-18
As governor, Cameron Morrison's chief accomplishments were his large-scale capital improvement programmes.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-18
The prize animals on Morrison's farm were his Hereford beef cattle and a 1,000-head Jersey dairy herd begun with 100 cattle bought for $105,000.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-18
Development of the former Morrocroft farmland began in earnest in the early 1960s, with South Park shopping centre and the Barclay Downs and Foxcroft subdivisions built on what had been part of the farm.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-18
The primary source
The National Register nomination is the fullest account of this property that exists, written by a researcher and reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office. The nomination (National Park Service).
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Distances are straight-line from the recorded coordinates, not walking distance — there may be a creek, a rail line or an interstate in between.
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