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.
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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.
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.
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.