(EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of a series celebrating the people, places and history of Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall as it turns 50 this year.)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – As its 50th anniversary approaches, Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall has taken on a life of its own as a hub for dining, arts and culture.
However, half a century is only a short chapter in the broader history of the Main Street area, which has evolved from a site around the former Monacan trail of Three Notch’d Road and into an integral part of the city…