Learn more about the history of the Ligon School and the current controversy surrounding its impending renovation by WCPSS. Discussion has been whether to renovate the existing historic building or replace it with a new structure, a topic that has generated substantial community interest and debate. This building has been identified as Place in Peril.
Category Archives: Places in Peril
Hidden Gems: St. Augustine’s University Historic Chapel
Thank you to everyone who joined us on September 13 for our special “Hidden Gems” tour of the historic chapel at St. Augustine’s University.
The Lucille Hunter House: Honoring an Educator, Preserving a Landmark
Discover the history and significance of the Hunter House, a vital piece of African American heritage and home to educator Lucille Hunter. Learn why this Prince Hall landmark at 316 E. Cabarrus Street is a 2025 “Place in Peril”.
Demolition of the G. Ernest Moore House: the beginning of the end of Historic Oakwood?
Discover the history and architectural significance of Raleigh’s G. Ernest Moore House (311 E. Edenton St.), a Neoclassical Revival home in the Oakwood Historic District. Learn about the current threat of demolition and how its loss would set a dangerous precedent for Raleigh’s historic districts. Find out what you can do to help preserve this valuable historic structure.
The Drew House: A Vision of Mid-Century Modern Living
As part of Preservation Raleigh’s 2025 Places in Peril series, we highlight the Drew House at 511 Transylvania Ave. This quintessential example of Mid-Century Modern architecture faces imminent demolition. Discover its unique design and why its loss would be a blow to Raleigh’s architectural heritage. The intriguing story begins in 1953 with a feature in Better Homes and Gardens magazine, as a “Five Star Home” design that would go on to join the residential landscape of Raleigh’s Country Club Hills neighborhood.
The William Harvey and Effie Lytle House: African American History in Peril
During Preservation Month, Preservation Raleigh is highlighting significant Raleigh locations facing threats through our 2025 Places in Peril (PIP) initiative. This article focuses on The William Harvey and Effie Lytle House. Located at 519 S. Blount St, this historic home holds significant links to prominent African American figures and Raleigh’s Civil Rights movement but currently faces threats from recent tax revaluation and potential incompatible development.
The P. Edgar Furr House: A Story of Neglect and Indifference.
May is National Preservation Month, and Preservation Raleigh is proud to promote this important month through our Places In Peril initiative. This article focuses on the P. Edgar Furr House, the second site featured in our 2025 series. Located at 803 Glenwood Avenue, this historic home was once a showpiece of the Glenwood-Brooklyn Historic District. Now, after decades of neglect, the house faces almost certain destruction.
Historic St. Augustine’s University Needs Community Support
May is National Preservation Month, and Preservation Raleigh is proud to promote this important month through our Places In Peril initiative. This article focuses on St. Augustine’s University, 1315 Oakwood Avenue, east Raleigh. This university campus holds deep significance in Black education, history, and culture as well as architectural and landscape design, but currently faces institutional uncertainty.
Preservation Month in Raleigh: Highlighting Our Places in Peril
May is National Preservation Month, and Preservation Raleigh is proud to promote this important month through our Places In Peril initiative.
Places in Peril: Revisiting places from 2024
Connecting back to our 2024 “Places in Peril” initiative, we’ve dedicated April to sharing updates on those significant sites across our social media. Read the latest below or join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.