According to Shaw University,

Leonard opened in 1882 as the nation’s first 4-year medical school and was the first medical school devoted to training African Americans in the South. Approximately 400 doctors graduated from Leonard bringing medical care to areas across North Carolina and the world that had a desperate need for doctors. In addition to the medical school, Shaw opened a hospital in 1911 and gave the African American community in and around Raleigh access to precious medical care that was hard for poorer citizens to find otherwise.

I’ve never been to The Office on West Martin Street. Being a fan of electronic music, I have toyed with the idea a few times. The red carpet, valet, and shady/strange looking people around it have done quite a good job of keeping me away from the place though.

Random people crossing the tracks in front of the last building on West Martin St.