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

Wake County EMS


The EMS workers driving the ambulance are in an older post waving at passersby.

2008 Goodnight, Raleigh!

One more of the old timey hair cutteries


Another local photographer, Sidney Fowler.

2008 Goodnight, Raleigh!

Old-fashioned hair cuttery


My friend Sid (pictured) and I were walking around town last week, and we stumbled upon this place. It has definitely seen better years, and the block was surrounded by lots with stairways to grass plateaus.

2008 Goodnight, Raleigh!
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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