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The Checkmate Tee

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Living in Charlotte is a game of chess, not checkers. The game is won by those who can see and utilize the entire playing field. This design reimagines each chess piece as a significant symbol from the city of Charlotte.  King: The choice for the king was obvious: Bank of America Tower. At a staggering height of 871 feet, the Bank of America building has been standing tall in Uptown Charlotte since 1992.   Queen: Known as the Queen city, Charlotte was named after Queen Charlotte of England. Having grown up in the Mecklenburg-Strelitz area of northern Germany, she later became the wife of King George III of England. For the queen piece, we chose the 15-foot statue of Queen Charlotte which is on display at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Sculpted by Washington DC artist Raymond Kaskey, the statue was dedicated in 1990, and has been welcoming travelers to Charlotte ever since. Bishop: Why are hornets nests synonymous with the city of Charlotte? During the Revolutionary War,

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