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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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.
My Two Neighborhoods Lost to Gentrification
Preservation Raleigh board member Edna Rich-Ballentine reflects on the Raleigh neighborhoods of her childhood, which have been almost entirely lost to gentrification and downtown redevelopment.
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.