Bruce K.
12/30/2024
This marker is in front of a mixed-use building that has some retail at the ground floor and apartments/condos on the upper floors. There are some street parking spaces and the Gold Line goes...
D.A. Tompkins Historical Marker
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718 W Trade St
Charlotte, NC 28202
D.A. Tompkins Historical Marker in Charlotte, NC commemorates the achievements of Daniel Augustus Tompkins, a multifaceted individual pivotal in southern industrial development. Born in 1851, Tompkins' journey began as an engineer, evolving into a prominent figure in the manufacturing industry. His contributions spanned from overseeing iron works in Germany to establishing his own business, D. A. Tompkins Company.
Tomkins' impact extended beyond business, as he advocated for industrial growth through mass media, controlling newspapers and producing pamphlets to promote his vision for the New South. His influence also reached the educational sector, serving on the board of trustees at what is now North Carolina State University and contributing to the development of the textile school. Tompkins' legacy lives on through his significant contributions to the industrial landscape of the southern United States.
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