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The Cabarrus Side of the Convention Center

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Arthur
10/02/2008

Looks pretty but now if I only had a reason to go to that part of downtown………………

Doug Van de Zande
10/05/2008

Arthur- Poole’s Downtown Diner is the reason to go there. It is located right below where this photo was take- from the new Wake Co. Parking deck. Check out the reviews. You can usually go inside the Convention Center, too. First Class building. Doug

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