Goodnight Raleigh - a look at the art, architecture, history, and people of the city at night

Howard Johnson Motor Lodge and Restaurant, Raleigh, N.C.

This week for Flashback Friday we feature a classic photochrome postcard depicting Raleigh’s now lost Howard Johnson’s motel and restaurant.

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Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Raleigh, N.C., Seating Capacity 3,800

This week’s Flashback Friday postcard features Raleigh’s iconic Memorial Auditorium. The monumental building was erected in 1932 as a memorial to the soldiers who died during “The Great War” (WWI). Architecturally, it is a beautiful complement to our Greek Revival-styled State Capitol.

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Capital Club Building, Raleigh, N.C.

Our Flashback Friday postcard this week depicts downtown Raleigh’s familiar Art Deco-styled landmark, the Capital Club Building. The 12-story skyscraper has occupied the corner of Martin and Salisbury Streets since 1930.

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    • Carl Smith: My first job out of high school was as night dishwasher at this restaurant. Summer of 1968. I was waiting...
    • Rw Price: My uncle, Richard Q. Price worked there when he enlisted into the army in the 2940s. He later doled as an...
    • topviewai: I like the focus on Raleigh after dark, especially how the city’s architecture and history can feel...
    • JT: NC State 1970-1975. The PR was our bar without a doubt, Daryl’s the 2nd choice. Beers were 50 cents and...
    • Anthony Sozio: I’m currently the Assit Chief Engineer at WLFL/WRDC TV. Fascinating to see the origin of one of...
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    • Jossie: Hi – I was looking for this fountain but couldn’t find it. Do you know exactly where it’s...


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