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The Amber Steak House Restaurant

The Amber Steak House Restaurant (from across N. Tryon St.)

1.  Name of Property if any:  The Amber Steak House Restaurant

 

2.  Street Address, including City and Zip Code:

The Amber Steak House Restaurant

5625 North Tryon Street

Charlotte, NC 28213

(704)-596-6145

 

3.  UTM of Property:  17 5220682E 3802252N

 

4.  Tax Parcel Number of Property:  089-201-24

 

5.  Owner of Property:  TDK, Inc.

 

6.  Current Owner's Contact Information:

TDK, Inc.

5625 North Tryon Street

Charlotte, NC 28213

(704)-596-6145

 

7.  Period or Date of Construction:  1950

 

8.  Source of Information for #7:  Mecklenburg County Tax Records

 

9.  Present use of Property:  b

a. Agricultural, b. Commercial, c. Educational, d. Entertainment, e. Government, f. Industrial, g. Military, h. Museum, i. Park, j. Private Residence, k. Religious, I. Other

 

10.  Architectural Style:  cottage style

 

11.  Architectural Significance:  b

a. Outstanding, b. Excellent, c. Notable, d. Commonplace

 

12.  Map Showing Location of Property:

13.  Paragraph Briefly Summarizing Known History Of The Property:

North Tryon Street was formerly known as part of the major commercial corridor US N29 which ran through Charlotte, NC.  Thus, automobiles and trucks became the principal means of transportation through this area.  The Amber Steak House Restaurant and sign is a prime example of superb eye-catching colorful signage which attracted attention from motorists traveling along former US N29 in their automobiles or trucks.