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State Administration Building, Raleigh N.C.

Supreme Court Bldg_web

Back in May we introduced a postcard miniseries featuring the seven state government buildings that encircle Capitol Square. This week’s Flashback Friday postcard is the second in that series — the State Administration Building, built in 1913. It is now known as the Ruffin Building, and houses the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

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Nash Square, showing Union Station, Raleigh, N.C.

Union Station_web

This week’s Flashback Friday postcard features an early image of Raleigh’s Union Station as viewed across Nash Square. The old building still stands at the corner of Dawson and Martin Streets, but you would hardly recognize it today.

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Illuminated Night View of State Capitol, Raleigh, N.C.

State Capitol-- Night_web

Our Flashback Friday postcard this week depicts a quiet, moonlit springtime night on Capitol Square. But wait, where have I seen that moon before?

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