Goodnight Raleigh - a look at the art, architecture, history, and people of the city at night
NC Equipment Building on Hillsborough Street
I’m hard pressed to think of another artist in which I admire the subject matter and medium as that of Luke Buchanan. His works typically showcase the artifacts of man; often the industrial, abandoned and/or forgotten ones. He has a show this Thursday (June 3rd) at Rebus Works showcasing areas around Raleigh.
Matt McConnell's entry from last year
If you’re looking to recall the fun of building a Pinewood Derby car for Boy Scouts or would like to enjoy for the first time as an adult, here’s your chance! The Borough is hosting the second annual Pinewood Derby Classic on Saturday, June 19th at 2PM.
“Disgruntled Priest” from the NCSU Free Expression Tunnel, May 21, 2010. Unknown artist.
Were one to compile a list of major cities, state capitals no less, fueled and stoked by the “latest” technology, Raleigh would likely head the list. Her physical isolation and very location were a result of a fix for political problems sparked by sectionalism. That all changed with the railroad “craze,” launched locally in 1833 with Ms. Sarah Polk successfully dogging Mr. William to get into the game via a mile or so of experimental line drawn by oxen to run stone from a quarry near National Cemetery to the capitol site. The oxen were laid off in 1840 by the menacing promise of steam when the Raleigh and Gaston’s English-made Tornado shrieked and huffed the into town on the last 5 miles of fresh wood tracks, cheered on by the drunks amid a city-wide 3 day party.
Want a tiny physical reminder of Raleigh? City-Blox are 2"x3" photographic prints mounted directly to wood blocks. You can support this blog by buying them at Etsy.
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