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”.
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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.
Understanding the COA Process
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.
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.