Goodnight Raleigh - a look at the art, architecture, history, and people of the city at night
Perhaps the most quiet block of Hillsborough Street is also one of the closest to the core of Downtown Raleigh: the 500 block. Within the past few weeks it became a bit more colorful as one of its tenants joined the ranks of those businesses that decorate their storefront display with muppets.
Ernie of Bert and Ernie fame is now in the window, having fun with a “hole punch o’ matic”.
In advance of Talley Student Center renovations at NC State, a plan is underway to move the Bookstore to the ground level of Harrelson Hall. It is expected that by the middle part of this year, the current Bookstore (above) will be torn down.
If demolished, it will be one of the most significant architectural losses the city of Raleigh has experienced in many years.
I took this photo of Hugh Morson High School with my Kodak Instamatic in late February, 1966 — the beginning of the end.
As we move into a new year, many of us can’t help but to think about old acquaintances and reflect on things past. A beloved friend I’ll never forget was Hugh Morson High School.
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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