This article, the third installment in our Preservation 101 series, will guide you through the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) process, a requirement for any exterior modifications in Raleigh’s historic districts.
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Public Statement from the Preservation Raleigh Board of Directors
Preservation Raleigh is deeply concerned about the August 20 City Council decision to remove a lot from the Prince Hall local historic district and approve a seven-story hotel. This decision undermines the principles of historic preservation, community planning, and the protection of Black history.
Impacts of Becoming a Local Historic District: Fact and Fiction
This article, the second in Preservation Raleigh’s “Preservation 101” series, delves into the world of local historic districts, exploring the potential benefits and dispelling some common myths.
Beyond Recognition: The Power of Landmarking
What does the term “landmarking” mean? If you’ve ever chatted with historic preservationists, you might have heard the term used. Landmarking simply refers to the process of landmark designation for historic properties. Here, in the first of our “Preservation 101” series, Preservation Raleigh helps explain the process.
The Ligon House: A Legacy of Education and Community
The Ligon House, a once-grand Craftsman-style residence at 573 E. Lenoir St., stands as a testament to a prominent family and a pivotal figure in the city’s history. For 75 years, it was the home of the Ligon family, with Rev. Dr. John William Ligon, a respected educator, pastor, and community leader, at its heart. However, the house itself has faced an uncertain future in recent years.
A Race Against Time: Saving the Beckwith-Farlow House
The Beckwith-Farlow House, a stunning Queen Anne home at 412 North Wilmington Street, stands precariously one of Preservation Raleigh’s “Place in Peril.” This architectural beauty urgently needs the State of NC to allow a buyer to relocate and restore it to its former glory.
A Legacy Preserved: The Fight for Raleigh’s Prince Hall Historic Overlay District
Prince Hall Historic District is the latest in our “Places in Peril” series. Prince Hall offers a glimpse into Raleigh’s Black history through architecture, fostering economic growth while preserving the past. Learn about threats to Prince Hall’s boundaries and how you can help secure its future as a testament to Raleigh’s Black history.
Raleigh’s Historic E.B. Bain Water Treatment Plant: A Landmark Awaits Its Next Chapter
The E.B. Bain Water Treatment Plant stands as a testament to Raleigh’s history and commitment to innovation in public works. Designated a Raleigh Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999, this architectural gem has been vacant for over 20 years. Learn more about the Bain Water Treatment Plant as part of our Places in Peril series.
The Brimley-Upchurch House: Journey and Fight for Survival
313 East Cabarrus Street, which is now in the Prince Hall Historic Overlay District, sits vacant and in deteriorated condition. Given its significance in relation to H. H. Brimley and its unique design, hopefully this once resplendent home can be saved from further deterioration. Learn more about this Raleigh Place in Peril.
Don’t Move It, Improve It: Why the Richard B. Harrison Library Deserves Preservation
As we observe National Preservation Month, Preservation Raleigh has launched a new initiative: Places in Peril. Our third “PIP” brings attention to the Richard B. Harrison Library, located at 1313 New Bern Avenue.