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The Corner of Edenton and West St.


The intersection of Edenton and West, with the Clarion Building standing in the background.

Wake County Court House

Not too long ago I posted a photo with a view of the court house facing Fayetteville St. Here is a more magnified view of the facade.

Railroad Tracks to Nowhere


If you are not a new reader of this blog, you may have noticed that I have a fondness for railroad related items. Raleigh has a rich history with railroading, and it shows in some of the artifacts around town.
I can’t say that I know the purpose of this dilapidated structure. My guess is that it was a direct route in to the warehouse to the last building on West Martin St..


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