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Goodbye, (Old) Audio Buys Building

Disliked by many Raleigh residents, the long-vacant Audio Buys Building always seemed a bit odd in the Five Points neighborhood context. Detractors now get their wish as it appears the building is in the early stages of demolition or renovation.

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Goodbye, State University Station Post Office

After approximately 60 years in operation, the U.S. Post Office across the street from the state’s largest university is winding down operations. At the end of 2010, the doors will be shut for good.

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Ghosts of Christmas Past, Courtesy of the State Archives

Ivey-Taylor Department Store on Fayetteville St. in 1946

The folks at the North Carolina State Archives have recently launched a new online exhibit titled Carolina Christmas. Featuring historic holiday photos and documents from across the state, the exhibit gives a glimpse into the ghosts of Christmas past.

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Raleigh, Capitol of N.C.
by Raleigh Boy

Capitol_elevated view_web

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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