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The Fountain of the Avery Upchurch Complex


This was taken in 2004 with my 35mm SLR.


This image was taken in 2007 on my digital SLR

This fountain is part of the Avery Upchurch Municipal complex on the corner of Dawson and Hargett Streets.

Moving Trains, part I




2008 Goodnight, Raleigh!

Left Wings Right

Drew behind the bar at Left Wings Right
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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