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The Graves-Fields House

by John Morris in History on 08/27/2008
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The Graves-Fields house is a fine example of the Queen Anne style of Victorian architecture that was dominant at the time of its construction in the mid 1880s. Located in the Oberlin Village area, it was built by freedmen following the Civil War.

With its steep pitched roof, square turret and fish scale siding covering each gable, this is one of the architectural gems of the area. It is one of a few remaining remnants of the Oberlin Village area.

If you are ever walking in the area, you should check out the dooryard of this house. The owner always has the most beautiful flowers growing, and is very friendly and engaging in conversation.

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catherine
08/31/2008

Have been all over the Good Night Raleigh website and let me say Kudos to all who have contributed! I am an architectural historian in Tucson AZ, moving to the Raleigh area soon, and found the site while doing some reseach (and got sidetracked!) Finally a place where people don’t think I’m weird because I can see the beauty and history in old buildings.

I found this one interesting because I’m in the middle of transcribing a diary that was written in 1866-67 by a white teacher and superintendent from PA, who was involved in getting some of the Freedmens Schools opened in VA, so this home hit a spot with me.

Thanks for the great photos! I can’t wait to get there to do some old building trolling. Anyone want to give me a tour? Thanks again!