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The Marks of Urban Transformation
How one image from Durham County Library's archival collections connects threads of the city's past - from the tobacco industry's heyday to the tragedy of urban renewal and the long road to revival.
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Geer Cemetery Restoration Awareness Ceremony – Saturday, 6/22
Commemorate African American history in Durham and join the effort to preserve this unique landmark!
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Building the American Dream: Durham Homes of the WWII Era
Preservation Durham's 23rd annual home tour had hundreds of people reflecting on our city's midcentury housing boom - if you missed it or just want to read more click here for Open Durham's digital guide!
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Maplewood Cemetery Tour (5/18-19)
Back by popular demand, come check out this amazing repository of our city's history with Preservation Durham! Click here for tickets and more info!
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2713 N. ROXBOROBy sara on 08/19/2019 - 9:40amThis house was demolished in full in August, 2019. -
504 OAKWOOD AVE.By andrius on 08/01/2019 - 8:39pmOn 2/12/2019 demolition began on a full restoration of the home. Bump out being removed, set back... -
202-210 NORTH MANGUM / ROGERS' DRUG STOREBy andrius on 08/01/2019 - 8:29pmI believe La Cock Shoe Shop was in 206 in 1968. -
Site of Booker T. Spicely's MurderBy formertarheel on 07/21/2019 - 1:13pmMy apologies, correct name is H.D. Council. -
207 MOREHEAD AVE.By Keith Bowden on 07/12/2019 - 3:09pmGreat post, Nick, and good detective work. I've seen pictures of those two warehouses on this site...
