Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Lance Building

By Mike Wintermantel, May 9, 2021

1. Lance Building Marker

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Philip L. Lance (1853-1926) was typical of the innovative spirit of the New South. Lance took a common Southern agricultural product, the peanut, ground it into peanut butter and used it as a filler between soda crackers. Lance's "peanut butter sandwich” soon became a favorite snack food for local residents. Lance eventually sold his numerous peanut products nationwide. The plant built on this site in 1926 had expanded significantly by the 1950s. The company moved its operations to a larger site in the early 1960s.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 35° 12.96′ N, 80° 51.162′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. Marker is at the intersection of South Boulevard and East Bland Street, on the right when traveling west on South Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charlotte NC 28203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gold Mines (within shouting distance of this marker); Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); North Carolina Military Institute

By Mike Wintermantel, May 9, 2021

2. Lance Building Marker

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Trading Path (approx. 0.4 miles away); J. P. Caldwell (approx. half a mile away); N. C. League of Municipalities (approx. 0.7 miles away); Good Samaritan Hospital (approx. 0.7 miles away); Mike McCormack (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.

Also see . . . Lance. (Submitted on May 16, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.