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

The Lights are Still On at Joe’s Place

Three months after officially closing, the unmistakable neon lighting of Joe’s Place is still lit.

Before Ground was Broken on City Plaza

This view is looking down on Fayetteville Street toward the area where City Plaza is now under construction. The City of Raleigh web site has more information, including a recent aerial shot.

Hillsborough Street from the Wilmont

Hillsborough from a balcony on the Wilmont

[UPDATE]

The Wilmont declared ‘Unfit for human habitation’. Read more here.

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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...
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