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The mission of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission is to identify, preserve, protect, and promote Raleigh’s historic resources.

William and Georgia Holleman House

  • Historic Landmark Report
  • Historic Landmark Ordinance

Early Development, Prior to 1830 - Copy

A southern capital is established among plantations along a major north-south road.

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This RHL, a Williamsburg Revival garden estate, was home to which established Raleigh artist and avid horticulturalist?

This RHL, a Williamsburg Revival garden estate, was home to which established Raleigh artist and avid horticulturalist?
Eliza Battle Pittman
25% (3 votes)
Isabelle Bowen Henderson
42% (5 votes)
Lucy Catherine Capehart
33% (4 votes)
Total votes: 12

This Landmark Was The First Public High School In Raleigh For African Americans. Name That Landmark!

This Landmark Was The First Public High School In Raleigh For African Americans. Name That Landmark!
Crosby-Garfield School
15% (13 votes)
Needham Broughton High School
24% (21 votes)
Washington Graded and High School
62% (55 votes)
Total votes: 89

Big Changes Ahead for Two Raleigh Historic Landmarks

Big Changes Ahead for Two Raleigh Historic Landmarks

On February 5th, the COA Committee reviewed applications for two Raleigh Historic Landmarks: the Crabtree Jones House and the Lewis-Smith House.

February COA Agenda Posted

The Raleigh Historic Development Commission Certificate of Appropriateness Committee

This Landmark was the first public high school in Raleigh for African Americans. Name that landmark!

Crosby-Garfield School
0% (0 votes)
Needham Broughton High School
-100% (-1 votes)
Washington Graded and High School
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: -1

Oberlin Cemetery Considered for Landmark Designation

Oberlin Cemetery Considered for Landmark Designation

A joint public hearing has been scheduled on January 15, 2013 before the Raleigh City Co

Help Name Raleigh’s Newest Historic District

Prince Hall
55% (27 votes)
Stronach’s Alley
39% (19 votes)
Deluxe
6% (3 votes)
Total votes: 49

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