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.
Raleigh’s Historic Development Commission Needs a Budget Boost
The City of Raleigh is preparing its budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, involving public input. Preservation Raleigh advocates for increased funding for the Historic Development Commission (RHDC) to address staffing shortages and legal challenges, ensuring the protection of historic resources and affordable housing.