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

The End is Nigh

This has to be the best ratio of expense to awesomeness I’ve seen. I am pretty sure that it was for a party.

This has to be the best ratio of expense to awesomeness I’ve seen. I am pretty sure that it was for a party.

Raleigh Fire Department – Station 1


Engine 1 responding to a medical emergency on a Thursday night.

Fire Station 1, or Central Fire Station, is located across from Nash Square on South Dawson Street. It’s within view of Carl Regutti’s Fallen Firefighters Statue. As you may have guessed from the name, it was Raleigh’s first Fire Department – although the current building is only about 55 years old.


Seen above are Daryl, Chaz, and Roy sitting on Engine 13, which has a 500 gallon capacity tank.

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Taking a Break on Hillsborough St.

Jean taking a quick break in front of Snoopy’s as a Rickshaw rides by.

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