The first suburbs of Charlotte formed along streetcar lines 
that extended out from the city. These suburbs expanded to the south and east of the city. In chronological order: Dilworth, Elizabeth, Myers Park, 
Plaza Midwood.
“Colorful, historic Dilworth with its park, boulevards, elegant mansions and sparkling bungalows is Charlotte’s earliest suburban development. Opened in 1891 by entrepreneur and streetcar owner, Edward Dilworth Latta, his house on East Boulevard was the showplace of turn-of-the-century Charlotte.
Dilworth had not only fine residences, but also a race track, ball park, pavilion, lake and an industrial complex which included textile mills and a foundry. The National Register neighborhood retains its residential charm while embracing lively adaptive reuse for commerce, galleries, restaurants and entertainment.”
  Mary Norton Kratt