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Fayetteville Street is the historical heart of this city. It has seen iconic events like the march of Union troops to the Capitol in the waning days of the Civil War. It has seen welcome-home parades…
Education Related Buildings
Raleigh is known for its many educational institutions, so it is no surprise that the city has a good number of landmark properties reflecting that history. The oldest are two buildings at St.…
Late Nineteenth Century, 1866-1899
Education, manufacturing, and retail expand in Raleigh's healthy economy at the end of the nineteenth century The exuberance and variety of late-nineteenth-century architecture contrasts with the…
2026 Historic Bike Ride
May is Preservation Month and Bike Month, and this year we’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday, too! Hop on your bike for a ride into history. The Raleigh Historic Development Commission (RHDC),…