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The Prettiest Dumpster In All Of Raleigh


I don’t know the history of this particular dumpster. I know it’s been here at least 2 years, but likely longer.

Forgotten Neighborhood of Dorothea Dix



Pictured above is what remains of Dorsett Drive on the Dorothea Dix campus. I haven’t been to this area in a few years now, and it’s quite different than I remember it. The difference being piles of rubble where abandoned houses once stood. I’ve heard that these houses were home to staff of the hospital, but I do not know for sure.


Anyone have the story of this place? Did red street signs once designate roads in Raleigh, or was it limited to the Dorothea Dix campus?

Community Grocery on Oberlin

This place has been serving hot dogs since the early 1970s, but the building has been around for about 100 years.  It is located in the Oberlin Village area.

Raleigh, Capitol of N.C.
by Raleigh Boy

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This week Flashback Friday soars high above Raleigh’s beloved State Capitol. The sophisticated 19th century Greek Revival building has stood on this spot for 175 years. We’ll also take a peek at the history of this building and its predecessors. So climb aboard and enjoy the flight!

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