Charles C. Coddington: Pioneer Entrepreneur of the New South Kindle Edition

Charles C. Coddington: Pioneer Entrepreneur of the New SouthWe who travel this earth on loan from the Almighty have one generation before all memories of us ablate, unless we rank among rare historical figures. But in Charlotte’s historic Elmwood Cemetery, memories of those long gone are still preserved. Peruse the gravestones along its tranquil paths and you will arrive at a landmark: the Coddington Mausoleum, which honors the meritorious life of entrepreneur Charles C. Coddington.This is the untold story of a business pioneer who harnessed the new technologies of the Roaring ’20s to help lift North Carolina’s economy from last place to 10th in the nation. Coddington — who held the first exclusive Buick franchise in the South, with 67 franchisees across the Carolinas — was a key figure in Charlotte history.His life intertwined with many familiar people and landmarks, including James “Buck” Duke, the tobacco and electric-power magnate; the Morehead Inn; Duke Mansion; the Charlotte Airport; and WBT. Coddington was one of only a few to ever corner a market — the most elusive prize of capitalism. This biography captures both his entrepreneurial vision and the love story he shared with his beautiful wife, Marjorie Lyon Coddington. Read more