The Rufus J. Ivey House, a historic 1872 brick residence in Wake County, faces demolition risks due to neglect and development pressures. Although listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it lacks protection as it isn’t a local landmark. Advocates urge for landmark designation to preserve and protect this historic home.
Category Archives: 2026
Places in Peril: Former Hellenic Orthodox Church
Tucked away at 211 S. Person Street is a vital piece of downtown Raleigh’s cultural history. Built by a community of 25 families in 1938, the former Hellenic Orthodox Church represents the neighborhood scale, materials, and diverse heritage that defined the eastern edge of Moore Square. As the surrounding block transitions to high-density development, Preservation Raleigh revisits this unprotected landmark to ask how we can save it.
The Wright-McMillan House
Place in Peril: This beautiful home located at 216 Hawthorne Road in Forest Park is currently on the market for $3.2 million. While the price reflects the home’s size and prime location, it also places the property in a precarious position.
Observe Preservation Month with Preservation Raleigh
May is National Preservation Month, and Preservation Raleigh is proud to promote this important month through our Places In Peril initiative.
Silent Auction Preview!
Our silent auction is now live for browsing and early bids! From exclusive “behind-the-scenes” tours to salvaged local history, here is a sneak peek at the items up for bid.
Preservation 101: Understanding Easements
Easements have emerged as a vital legal tool for protecting land and historic properties across North Carolina. As part of our “Preservation 101” educational series, we are taking a closer look at how these agreements function to safeguard our architectural inheritance. Essentially, an easement is a voluntary legal agreement between a property owner and a qualified preservation organization or public agency.
Commemorating America 250
This year our nation will mark a monumental milestone: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Known as America 250, this commemoration is the celebration of a historic date and also an invitation to reflect on the complex, unfolding story of our country.
Preservation 101: The NCOD
A Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD) is a specific zoning tool in Raleigh’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). An NCOD regulates the built environmental characteristics of a street, focusing on height, setback, and lot sizes. Learn more about NCODs in this Preservation 101 article.
121 S. Boylan Ave.: A Historic Raleigh House in Peril
May is National Preservation Month, and Preservation Raleigh is on a mission to safeguard our city’s unique legacy. Learn more about the Royster House, that unique yellow shingled home you may have noticed on Boylan Ave.