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

The Amtrak Station



Raleigh’s Amtrak Station is served by the trains: The Silver Star, the Carolinian, and the Piedmont. It’s the second busiest in the southeast.

Convention Center Construction





Convention Center construction is moving right along. It is shaping up to look very much like airports and other towers I made with Legos as a kid. The giant glass part looks just like the inverted 3 x 4 x 5 windshield that was popular in many Lego sets. The rooftop above it looks exactly like a white 6 x 10 plate, especially with the writing on the insulation. This isn’t an insult, far from it. I find it fascinating, as well as inspiring.

The Tunnel Across From Reynolds Coliseum




These two tunnels are shorter than they appear in the photos. When walking through them I often wondered how many paint jobs it would take to lower the height 3 inches. Weird, I know. It’s also unique for me in that it’s the only dual, separated, and opposing lane pedestrian tunnel that I’ve ever traveled through.
Does anyone have any unique memories, stories, or associations with it?

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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