Had time before going back to Richmond for a quick tour of some of the area. Lived there for 14 years due to another job transfer from Louisville. Same job but closed factories; and that happened to me twice. Plan to remain here in Richmond after retirement (its a fun town as you can see from older posts.
This at left was taken on Union Street which was always a favorite street to drive down or to walk. Lots of really big and very cool houses such as this one. In fact the founder of the mills, Mr. Cannon's house is for sale. Not this one but very cool.
This is downtown Concord, with lots of cool businesses and many neat things to see. Like Union Street a lot of older buildings can be found there. The big Cannon Mills Mall is the place to go now, but some very fine restaurants keep this place very alive though not so much on a Sunday morning. Still it was fine to wander around, saw some of the sights and even some of the Memorial Gardens. Did not get to wander in there was their gates were locked till noon and this was prior to that. I did however get a few photos.
Before going home went to Cabarrus Brewing Company. I got one (and only one) beer and some lunch there. Nice place, and I think its the first craft beer brewing company in Concord. Reminded me much of places in Richmond, which is a very big craft beer brewing town in its own right. Was located in a former mill...one of the many which have closed over the years and is being re-made into places for a number of businesses. The food was good, and the beer I had (tasted two, got the brown ale) was excellent. Did a big of visiting, saw a riding buddy, my former neighbors across from my former house and a co-worker also from Louisville who has retired to Concord. Trip back to the RVA was fine with just one little road construction delay. Had a great time and will be back probably in December to see some more of the sights there.
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