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The Emerald Jewel of Raleigh

It’s incredibly easy to overlook as a Raleigh resident, but the Greek Revival style State Capitol is one of the most remarkable gems of North Carolina architecture.

Rather than try to explain in any level of detail the significance of the State Capitol or Union Square, I encourage you to read Reminiscences of a Raleigh Boy, Part 2: The Center of Town.

Stationary Grainers Near the Wye

Pictured above are a set of grainer cars near the Boylan Wye.

The 75th Annual NC State Bar Association

Last Thursday was the North Carolina State Bar Association’s 75th anniversary and I got this photo as the lawyers were streaming in to the Convention Center.

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