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43-471: The Historic Campbell Building is a former department store in Shelby, North Carolina . Completed in 1927, the building's grand opening as The Campbell's Department Store took place on March 9, 1928. The building is significant for its type of brick and steel construction, finishing, unique craftsmanship, and history with local families. The building was rehabilitated between October 2015 and June 2018 Prior to

86-428: A mezzanino ) is an intermediate floor in a building which is partly open to the double-height ceilinged floor below, or which does not extend over the whole floorspace of the building, a loft with non-sloped walls. However, the term is often used loosely for the floor above the ground floor, especially where a very high-ceilinged original ground floor has been split horizontally into two floors. Mezzanines may serve

129-435: A controlled-access highway (signed as US 74) is under construction from Mooresboro to Kings Mountain , which will bypass Shelby to the north. Upon completion of the project, Charlotte and Asheville will be connected by virtually uninterrupted freeway via Interstate 85 , US Highway 74, and Interstate 26 . Shelby is also served by four North Carolina State Highways . Shelby-Cleveland County Regional Airport serves

172-476: A fall protection system. Removable sections of railing or gates that swing or slide open would be used to open up the area and allow the transfer of material, and then close once the material is removed. However, current ANSI standards require dual-gate safety systems for fall protection. Dual-gate safety systems were created to secure these areas, allowing a barrier to be in place at all times, even while pallets are being loaded or removed. Dual-gate systems create

215-484: A four-lane highway, runs through the city south of the center, and leads east 21 miles (34 km) to Gastonia and west 27 miles (43 km) to Rutherfordton . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 21.1 square miles (54.7 km ), of which 21.1 square miles (54.6 km ) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km ), or 0.17%, is water. According to

258-671: A high degree of integrity on their exterior. Although the Campbell Department Store closed in 1950, the building stayed in the same family, later becoming a furniture store for 25 years, a restaurant, and then sitting dormant for 12 years. In 2014, a Shelby family became the second family to own the Campbell Building. Preservation of the historic elements of the building was important to the Franklin family; therefore, they spent three full years rehabilitating

301-771: A mezzanine (and how heavy the mezzanine may be), and to design the appropriate mezzanine. Custom Mezzanines are steel, raised industrial platform structures that are designed specifically to match the space and capacity needs of a given facility. It will, at a minimum, include a stairway for accessing the mezzanine. These structures typically are the strongest in terms of support capacity. Standard Mezzanines are steel, raised industrial platform structures that are completely self-supporting and are sold in predetermined sizes and shapes. These off-the-shelf structures are usually strong (in terms of support capacity) and less expensive than custom mezzanines. Employees in material handling and manufacturing are often at risk of falls when they are on

344-612: A mezzanine to have as much as one-third of the floor space of the floor below. Local building codes may vary somewhat from this standard. A space may have more than one mezzanine, as long as the sum total of floor space of all the mezzanines is not greater than one-third the floor space of the complete floor below. Mezzanines help to make a high-ceilinged space feel more personal and less vast, and can create additional floor space. Mezzanines, however, may have lower-than-normal ceilings due to their location. The term "mezzanine" does not imply any particular function; mezzanines can be used for

387-909: A rural area, there are magnificent homes and buildings with unique character. Some buildings are county landmarks, such as the Historic Campbell Building and others are listed on the National Register of Historic Places : Banker's House , Joshua Beam House , Central Shelby Historic District , Cleveland County Courthouse , East Marion-Belvedere Park Historic District , James Heyward Hull House , Masonic Temple Building , Dr. Victor McBrayer House , George Sperling House and Outbuildings , Joseph Suttle House , Webbley , and West Warren Street Historic District . Shelby's community of art, music, and government all take place in Uptown Shelby historic district. Uptown Shelby

430-739: A separate school district. Secondary and intermediate schools include: Elementary schools include: Springmore, Township Three, and Union elementary schools have Shelby postal addresses but are outside of the Shelby corporate limits. Graham and Marion elementary schools closed in 2022, and the former Shelby Intermediate School was to be converted into an elementary school including the former Graham and Marion zones; in other words, it became Elizabeth Elementary School. The building had been Elizabeth Elementary prior to being converted into an intermediate school. The conversion returned it to its former name. The 2004 film adaptation of Blood Done Sign My Name

473-410: A third store on November 9, 1923, in nearby Lawndale, North Carolina , a thriving textile center. The building was owned by Campbell and J. Ogburn Lutz. These two men were highly successful in the retail trade, and in 1927 completed building their flagship store in Shelby, the fourth Campbell's Department Store. At this time they focused attention on this store and closed all of their other operations. At

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516-527: A wide array of purposes. Mezzanines are commonly used in modern architecture , which places a heavy emphasis on light and space. In industrial settings, mezzanines may be installed (rather than built as part of the structure) in high-ceilinged spaces such as warehouses. These semi-permanent structures are usually free-standing, can be dismantled and relocated, and are sold commercially. Industrial mezzanine structures can be supported by structural steel columns and elements, or by racks or shelves. Depending on

559-541: A wide variety of functions. Industrial mezzanines, such as those used in warehouses, may be temporary or semi-permanent structures. In Royal Italian architecture , mezzanino also means a chamber created by partitioning that does not go up all the way to the arch vaulting or ceiling; these were historically common in Italy and France, for example in the palaces for the nobility at the Quirinal Palace . A mezzanine

602-581: Is a member of the Central Shelby Historic District . Shelby, North Carolina Shelby is a city in and the county seat of Cleveland County , North Carolina. It lies near the western edge of the Charlotte - Concord , NC- SC Combined Statistical Area . The population was 21,918 at the 2020 census . The area was originally inhabited by Catawba and Cherokee peoples and was later settled around 1760. The city

645-464: Is an intermediate floor (or floors) in a building which is open to the floor below. It is placed halfway ( mezzo means 'half' in Italian) up the wall on a floor which has a ceiling at least twice as high as a floor with minimum height. A mezzanine does not count as one of the floors in a building, and generally does not count in determining maximum floorspace. The International Building Code permits

688-610: Is home to a large square, local businesses, and a variety of restaurants surrounding The Courthouse Square. Re-branded as "uptown" in the 70s to bring town-people back off the highway and away from the mall, this area has been named a "Main Street" by the National Trust for Historic Preservation . The local pavilion hosts a twice-a-week Farmers Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, as well as local concerts. Monthly summer festivals like Shelby Alive and Seventh Inning Stretch, hosted by

731-539: The American Legion World Series, brings regional music acts to perform in the city. With a low cost of living and a vibrant small town environment, Uptown Shelby has experienced a 10% growth in street level occupancy from 78% to 88%. Uptown Shelby hosts opportunities for active living with groups that engage in cycling, running, crossfit, and yoga. Multiple restaurants and other local businesses are attracting day trippers and shoppers from across

774-504: The Köppen Climate Classification system, Shelby has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Shelby was 107 °F (41.7 °C) on July 30, 1952, while the coldest temperature recorded was −11 °F (−23.9 °C) on January 31, 1966. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 21,918 people, 8,013 households, and 4,887 families residing in

817-413: The span and the run of the mezzanine, different materials may be used for the mezzanine's deck like fibre cement boards. Some industrial mezzanines may also include enclosed, paneled office space on their upper levels. There are three basic types of industrial mezzanines: custom, standard or modular. A structural engineer is sometimes hired to help determine whether the floor of the building can support

860-604: The 4th Regiment Artillery. Textiles later became its chief industry during the 1920s , when production of cotton in Cleveland County rose from 8,000 to 80,000 bales a year. Cotton production peaked in 1948 with Cleveland County producing 83,549 bales, making it North Carolina's premier cotton county. In the 1930s , Shelby was known as "The Leading Shopping Center between Charlotte and Asheville". People from surrounding counties came to Shelby to shop, since there were numerous types of local and chain stores. By 1947, Shelby

903-575: The Square, and various fundraisers. Shelby is known throughout the state for its collaborative methods between private, non-profit, and public sector organizations with groups like Leadership Cleveland County. In 2011, Shelby was named the permanent home of the American Legion Baseball World Series after decades of rotating venues for the event. Shelby is located in south-central Cleveland County. U.S. Route 74 ,

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946-403: The average family size was 2.97. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.8 males. The median income for a household in the city

989-469: The brick. Eighty tons of structural steel was manufactured and used in the building by J.C. Weathers of Shelby, North Carolina; and the millwork for the flooring, stairs, and show windows were completed by A.J. Thompson of Shelby. The 30,000 square foot, five-level building was a full service department store selling groceries, bedding, hats, yard goods, footwear, furniture, appliances, farm supplies, toys, caskets, and clothing for women, men, and children. There

1032-425: The building before reopening it to the community. The Campbell Building retains a high degree of architectural integrity even today. At over 30,000 square feet in size, the building preserves extensive features on its interior, including its original mezzanine and railing overlooking the first floor, tin ceilings on all levels, wood floors, and most significantly, the original grand wooden staircase which extended from

1075-481: The city and county. The airport is used mostly for general aviation and is owned by the city of Shelby. Commercial air service is provided within a 2-hour drive at Charlotte (CLT), Asheville (AVL), Concord (USA) and Greenville/Spartanburg (GSP). Cleveland County Schools is the school district for all of Cleveland County, including Shelby. Prior to January 2004, the city was in Shelby City Schools ,

1118-555: The city. As of the 2000 United States census , there were 19,477 people, 7,927 households, and 5,144 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,073.8 inhabitants per square mile (414.6/km ). There were 8,853 housing units at an average density of 488.1 per square mile (188.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 56.88% White , 40.97% African American , 0.09% Native American , 0.56% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.72% from other races , and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.56% of

1161-479: The earliest Shelby City Directory available after Campbell's was opened, noted that other stores in operation included Efird's , Paragon, Montgomery Ward , J.C. Penney , A.V. Wray & 6 Sons, Carolina Stores, Charles Stores, Acorn, Haines, Ingram-Liles, and McNeely and Company. All of them, except for Campbell's and A.V. Wray, were part of much larger department store chains. Of the remaining buildings, only Campbell's and Efird's retain their original architecture and

1204-493: The grand opening of the final Campbell's Department Store, Reuben Edgar Campbell (1878-1955) married Ester Yelton. After working in a monazite mine, he built and operated a local general store. Later, Campbell opened a second general store in Shelby, where he lived above the retail operations in 1916. A 1917 newspaper reported that the store sold boys and men's clothing, trucks, gabs, shoes, millinery, dress goods, ladies and children's clothes, groceries, drugs, and furniture. He opened

1247-508: The ground floor all the way to the third floor. An 800 square foot rooftop terrace was added to the building making it the tallest rooftop terrace between Charlotte and Asheville, NC. After completing their work, the Franklin family opened an event venue, Uptown Indigo , on the second and third floors as well as the rooftop. The first floor and mezzanine is home to the Greenbrook Design Center . The Historic Campbell building

1290-884: The job. Recent figures show approximately 20,000 serious injuries and nearly 100 fatalities a year in industrial facilities. Falls of people and objects from mezzanines are of particular concern. In many industrial operations, openings are cut into the guardrail on mezzanines and elevated work platforms to allow picking of palletized material to be loaded and unloaded, often with a fork truck, to upper levels. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and International Building Council (IBC) have published regulations for fall protection and The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has published standards for securing pallet drop areas to protect workers that work on elevated platforms and are exposed to openings. In most cases, safety gates are used to secure these openings. OSHA requires openings 48 inches or taller to be secured with

1333-461: The local, State and Federal governments. The most notable of Shelby's political leadership were brothers James L. Webb and Edwin Yates Webb and brothers-in-law O. Max Gardner and Clyde R. Hoey . As governors, NC representatives, and US congressman, the group impacted Shelby life and Shelby's reputation throughout the state. The architecture of Shelby is noteworthy in that despite being in

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1376-531: The location as an inspiration because of its size, attitude, and name. The TV show Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern visited the 2009 Livermush festival in Shelby. On November 11, 2007, the Oxygen Network 's "Captured" aired a profile of The Brenda Sue Brown murder mystery that took place in Shelby in 1966. Mezzanine A mezzanine ( / ˌ m ɛ z ə ˈ n iː n / ; or in Italian ,

1419-407: The population. There were 7,927 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were married couples living together, 20.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and

1462-797: The region. Part of the city brand, live music is a part of community with the Earl Scruggs Center and the Don Gibson Theatre. Other public attractions include walking trails like the thread trail and the Broad River Trail as well as public events. Reoccurring events include the Fall Livermush festival, The Cleveland County fair which is the largest county agricultural fair in North Carolina, The 7thinning Stretch, The Art of Sound, Arts on

1505-458: The second floor and take a right, and you'd see the most beautiful Sunday dresses in the world!" At the time that Campbell's opened their big store in 1927, Shelby was thriving economically. The town was accessible by railroad, close to Charlotte, North Carolina , and served as a center for trade for the booming textile industries throughout Cleveland and Mecklenburg counties. By 1930, the population of Shelby had grown to 12,000 people. The town

1548-536: The time of construction, the building was among the tallest in Shelby, and used all local materials. The Campbell Building was immediately emblematic of local craftsmanship and a source of pride for every Shelbian who contributed work on the project. At its opening the Cleveland Star noted in an article on March 7, 1928 that the Bostic Brick Company of Bostic, North Carolina provided all of

1591-401: Was "the leading shopping center between Charlotte and Asheville ". By 1935, State Highway 20 had been completed which allowed for a bus service to the town. A new High School was scheduled to be built at the cost of $ 150,000. There were over eight churches, a public library, a modern hospital, and electricity and water systems in place and many Federal improvement programs were underway. In 1929,

1634-549: Was $ 29,345, and the median income for a family was $ 38,603. Males had a median income of $ 30,038 versus $ 21,362 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 18,708. About 14.3% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over. Shelby is served by US Highway 74 and its business route. US 74 Business travels through uptown Shelby along Marion St. and Warren St., giving travelers access to Shelby's growing central business district. Currently,

1677-469: Was a true thriving town with the mills paying among the highest wages in the South. In the 1950s , droughts, insect infestations, and government acreage controls resulted in the decline of cotton as Cleveland County's primary crop. Shelby was home to a group of political leaders in the first half of the 20th century, that have become known as the "Shelby Dynasty." These political leaders wielded power through

1720-491: Was also a beloved bargain basement. For many years, a camel, Campbell's trademark, was painted on the exposed south side of the building. This billboard-like emblem has now disappeared from the brick. Campbell's was known locally for its elaborately ornamented pressed tin ceilings and mezzanine lunchroom. Many Cleveland County locals still recall the Campbell department store. One local woman said, "You'd walk up those stairs to

1763-564: Was chartered in 1843 and named after Colonel Isaac Shelby , a hero of the battle of Kings Mountain (1780) during the American Revolution . Shelby was agricultural until the railways in the 1870s stimulated Shelby's development. In 1916, Thomas Dixon, Jr. , the author of The Clansman: A Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan , planned to erect a statue of his uncle Leroy McAfee on the courthouse square. The project

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1806-461: Was filmed in Shelby – as well as the reaping scene in the 2012 film adaptation of The Hunger Games , and the 1982 slasher film Death Screams . A fictionalized version of the city is the setting of HBO comedy show Eastbound & Down . Filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina , it bears little geographic or cultural resemblance to the real place. Actor and writer Danny McBride chose

1849-592: Was initially met with enthusiasm, until it was announced that Dixon wanted McAfee to wear a Ku Klux Klan mask in the statue. A Confederate monument is located on the west side of the courthouse square, while foreign war monuments stand on the north and south sides. Nevertheless, the Ku Klux Klan did have a significant presence in Shelby in the 1870s and its crimes were the subject of depositions and affidavits collected by Captain Albion Howe (1841–1873) of

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