Comments on: The Fabius Briggs House: A Crumbling Raleigh Relic http://goodnightraleigh.com/2009/10/the-fabius-briggs-house-a-crumbling-raleigh-relic/ a look at the art, architecture, history, and people of the city at night Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:56:18 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Phil http://goodnightraleigh.com/2009/10/the-fabius-briggs-house-a-crumbling-raleigh-relic/comment-page-1/#comment-4773 Phil Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:50:25 +0000 http://goodnightraleigh.com/?p=4231#comment-4773 this is exciting. maybe they will find the remainder of the Briggs treasure in the backyard. in case you didnt know, Loyalist Briggs family buried gold in 1778, waiting for this revolution thing to blow over. Some was found in 1866, the rest, .well, its somewhere.. still waiting. this is exciting. maybe they will find the remainder of the Briggs treasure in the backyard. in case you didnt know, Loyalist Briggs family buried gold in 1778, waiting for this revolution thing to blow over. Some was found in 1866, the rest, .well, its somewhere.. still waiting.

]]> By: Orion http://goodnightraleigh.com/2009/10/the-fabius-briggs-house-a-crumbling-raleigh-relic/comment-page-1/#comment-4729 Orion Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:26:32 +0000 http://goodnightraleigh.com/?p=4231#comment-4729 The only time I was ever in this house was in 1980 to visit David Sedaris who, at the time, was waiting tables at The Breakfast House across from the Bell Tower. I do not know how long he lived there. The only time I was ever in this house was in 1980 to visit David Sedaris who, at the time, was waiting tables at The Breakfast House across from the Bell Tower. I do not know how long he lived there.

]]> By: lizzie http://goodnightraleigh.com/2009/10/the-fabius-briggs-house-a-crumbling-raleigh-relic/comment-page-1/#comment-4728 lizzie Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:08:57 +0000 http://goodnightraleigh.com/?p=4231#comment-4728 I haven't been in Raleigh in almost 40 years, so I looked up the address and was stunned to see that the house was so close to Ashe Ave. Does anyone know what happened to the stone house on Ashe, a few houses off Hillsborough? I can't believe that I don't recall this house, or at least the bar attached to it. But I remember well when Ashe Ave was the closest thing Raleigh had to Haight Ashbury! Good luck to preserving the house - the inside is stunning. If the house must be demolished, I imagine a non-profit called Southland, which works with PresNC will try to salvage as much as possible. The stairs are beautiful. I haven’t been in Raleigh in almost 40 years, so I looked up the address and was stunned to see that the house was so close to Ashe Ave. Does anyone know what happened to the stone house on Ashe, a few houses off Hillsborough? I can’t believe that I don’t recall this house, or at least the bar attached to it. But I remember well when Ashe Ave was the closest thing Raleigh had to Haight Ashbury! Good luck to preserving the house – the inside is stunning. If the house must be demolished, I imagine a non-profit called Southland, which works with PresNC will try to salvage as much as possible. The stairs are beautiful.

]]> By: renee foster http://goodnightraleigh.com/2009/10/the-fabius-briggs-house-a-crumbling-raleigh-relic/comment-page-1/#comment-4711 renee foster Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:34:13 +0000 http://goodnightraleigh.com/?p=4231#comment-4711 Beautiful writing Ian. It is a fitting tribute to one gem of a house. I had no idea that it looked like that inside. The fireplaces are amazing!---its so sad to me that these houses often fall victim to teardowns. I love the starry night picture of the roof too! Renee Beautiful writing Ian. It is a fitting tribute to one gem of a house. I had no idea that it looked like that inside. The fireplaces are amazing!—its so sad to me that these houses often fall victim to teardowns.

I love the starry night picture of the roof too!

Renee

]]> By: Rose http://goodnightraleigh.com/2009/10/the-fabius-briggs-house-a-crumbling-raleigh-relic/comment-page-1/#comment-4708 Rose Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:27:25 +0000 http://goodnightraleigh.com/?p=4231#comment-4708 I live across the street and am ready to see this thing come down. Such a low spirit. It's sad really.. If only it was kept in better condition. I live across the street and am ready to see this thing come down. Such a low spirit. It’s sad really.. If only it was kept in better condition.

]]> By: Modi http://goodnightraleigh.com/2009/10/the-fabius-briggs-house-a-crumbling-raleigh-relic/comment-page-1/#comment-4682 Modi Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:53:39 +0000 http://goodnightraleigh.com/?p=4231#comment-4682 Cheers for this post. I am contemplating undertaking the restoration of a 100 yr old Victorian in East Durham. Amazing how I now notice architectural gems all over the place. If this gorgeous building does get demolished, will the treasures contained within get salvaged? I might have a home to preserve them if need be. I will watch this space for updates... Cheers for this post. I am contemplating undertaking the restoration of a 100 yr old Victorian in East Durham. Amazing how I now notice architectural gems all over the place. If this gorgeous building does get demolished, will the treasures contained within get salvaged? I might have a home to preserve them if need be. I will watch this space for updates…

]]> By: Jennifer http://goodnightraleigh.com/2009/10/the-fabius-briggs-house-a-crumbling-raleigh-relic/comment-page-1/#comment-4674 Jennifer Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:20:28 +0000 http://goodnightraleigh.com/?p=4231#comment-4674 Awesome article! I did not know anything about the building prior to the aughties, other than experiences hanging out in its attic studios and a pretty wild new years party that kicked off 2007. Awesome article! I did not know anything about the building prior to the aughties, other than experiences hanging out in its attic studios and a pretty wild new years party that kicked off 2007.

]]> By: Todd Morman http://goodnightraleigh.com/2009/10/the-fabius-briggs-house-a-crumbling-raleigh-relic/comment-page-1/#comment-4673 Todd Morman Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:55:27 +0000 http://goodnightraleigh.com/?p=4231#comment-4673 I'm really glad to hear the city's looking at saving this. Jasmin's right above, the house was an art co-op/studio for a while recently (well, maybe 10 years ago); I remember going to openings. The other day I was riding by in the morning and watched two drunk guys fighting on the side porch. I think it ended ok, though; as I rode off one of them was pushing the other to the ground in a headlock while saying "I love you man" over and over again. Another great post, Ian, thanks! I’m really glad to hear the city’s looking at saving this. Jasmin’s right above, the house was an art co-op/studio for a while recently (well, maybe 10 years ago); I remember going to openings. The other day I was riding by in the morning and watched two drunk guys fighting on the side porch. I think it ended ok, though; as I rode off one of them was pushing the other to the ground in a headlock while saying “I love you man” over and over again. Another great post, Ian, thanks!

]]> By: Raleigh Boy http://goodnightraleigh.com/2009/10/the-fabius-briggs-house-a-crumbling-raleigh-relic/comment-page-1/#comment-4667 Raleigh Boy Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:11:21 +0000 http://goodnightraleigh.com/?p=4231#comment-4667 Goodnight, Raleigh! has learned that the Raleigh City Council supports the efforts of Preservation NC to save the Fabius Briggs House. At the council meeting last night the administrator of the Inspections Department suggested that the best remedy is to wait until December when they will come forward with the repair or demolition order (part of the standard process). At that time the Inspections Department will recommend a 120-day extension. It is hoped this will give PNC and its partners more time to develop a sound plan of action to save the structure from demolition. One commenter has asked why, if the house itself is condemned, then why not the Jackpot building as well. According to the housing inspection administrator in the City of Raleigh Inspections Department, the Construction Division of Inspections would process any building case activity for 1301 Hillsborough (the Jackpot) due to it being a commercial building. The Housing Division has an unfit housing case associated with 2 Ashe Avenue (i.e. the Briggs House) that is located directly behind the Hillsborough Street building. Technically, then, the Briggs House has not actually been 'condemned,' but has been found at the present time to be 'unfit for human habitation,' apparently a 'lesser' offense. Goodnight, Raleigh! has learned that the Raleigh City Council supports the efforts of Preservation NC to save the Fabius Briggs House. At the council meeting last night the administrator of the Inspections Department suggested that the best remedy is to wait until December when they will come forward with the repair or demolition order (part of the standard process). At that time the Inspections Department will recommend a 120-day extension. It is hoped this will give PNC and its partners more time to develop a sound plan of action to save the structure from demolition.

One commenter has asked why, if the house itself is condemned, then why not the Jackpot building as well. According to the housing inspection administrator in the City of Raleigh Inspections Department, the Construction Division of Inspections would process any building case activity for 1301 Hillsborough (the Jackpot) due to it being a commercial building. The Housing Division has an unfit housing case associated with 2 Ashe Avenue (i.e. the Briggs House) that is located directly behind the Hillsborough Street building. Technically, then, the Briggs House has not actually been ‘condemned,’ but has been found at the present time to be ‘unfit for human habitation,’ apparently a ‘lesser’ offense.

]]> By: Elizabeth http://goodnightraleigh.com/2009/10/the-fabius-briggs-house-a-crumbling-raleigh-relic/comment-page-1/#comment-4662 Elizabeth Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:24:11 +0000 http://goodnightraleigh.com/?p=4231#comment-4662 Tom H - you don't happen to have family photos of the house (or people with the house in the background), do you? We will need photos of the house - preferably before the construction of the commercial building in the 1950s - to reconstruct the porch and front rooms. Thanks! Tom H – you don’t happen to have family photos of the house (or people with the house in the background), do you? We will need photos of the house – preferably before the construction of the commercial building in the 1950s – to reconstruct the porch and front rooms.
Thanks!

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