Goodnight Raleigh - a look at the art, architecture, history, and people of the city at night
For Flashback Friday this week we feature a 1960s era photochrome postcard depicting Raleigh’s familiar ‘Three Presidents Monument’ on Capitol Square. The bronze and granite landmark has anchored the east plaza of the square since 1948.
Now is your chance to tour a Raleigh architectural treasure. Through the efforts of Preservation North Carolina (PNC), the historic Crabtree Jones House was rescued from demolition and moved to a site nearby earlier this year.
Public tours of the relocated structure will be held this Thursday, July 31, 5-8 pm, with a repeat tour on Sunday, August 3, 1-4 pm. This may be your last opportunity to explore both the exterior and interior of this gem of Federal style architecture. More details follow below.
Our featured Flashback Friday postcard this week depicts a nostalgic view of the Saint Mary’s School campus which now exists only in long ago lost memories. Sure, Smedes Hall and East and West Rock are still there, but the view today is a far cry from how it appeared in 1908 when this card was dropped into the letterbox.
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