Anniversary DEJANEWS Edition A NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED BY THE RALEIGH HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

It has been said that, at its best, preservation engages the past in a 1 conversation with the present over a mutual concern for the future. 1 William J. Murtagh, Keeping Time:The History and Theory of Preservation in America RHDC 50YEARS Celebrating 50 Years of Preserving Raleigh's Future

On December 18, RHDC will celebrate our 50th anniversary. In recognition of this milestone, this issue of our newsletter brings together former and present commissioners, staff, and collaborators to reflect upon our past successes, present programs, and future preservation challenges. Linda Edmisten, one of our earliest friends and colleagues, shares her unique perspective on the people and events that shaped the formative years of our commission. Others contribute their insights into our role in the community and the future of preservation. Inside you will also find a preview of upcoming events designed around our anniversary.

Since our commission was first established in 1961, Raleigh has experienced a period of unprecedented growth and change, and the opportunities and challenges now facing us as a result of this change are mirrored in similar communities across our country and in much of the world. The demand for more durable and self-reliant local economies, increased energy and infrastructure efficiencies, and expanded affordable housing options are just a few examples of areas in which preservation can and should contribute to our community.

We have decided to change our name to the Raleigh Historic Development Commission to better reflect both the importance of our past as well as the promise of a sustainable future. Despite its more popular connotation, the origin of the word development is one of optimism - to develop is to bring out the possibilities or capabilities of something and development represents evolution and maturation. Indeed, the fabric of our City and our historic neighborhoods has and will always evolve and mature, and the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will continue to evolve with it. At the same time, the importance of preservation in our daily lives and the core values of our mission will remain constant.

We are the Raleigh Historic Development Commission. Our role is to identify, preserve, protect, and promote Raleigh’s historic resources.

Please join us in celebrating our fiftieth anniversary.

Fred Belledin, Chair RHDC Timeline 1961-1970 – 20 RHLs designated in this decade 1961 1963 1967 Historic Sites Committee Capital City Trail developed Assigned to develop (later Commission) established in partnership with Mordecai House as page 2 Raleigh Women’s Club municipal historic park Mordecai House

Early Days by Linda Harris Edmisten

As we celebrate the half-century mark of preservation projects such as the ca. 1760 historic preservation efforts throughout the Joel Lane House, the ca. 1795 Andrew city, it is appropriate to recognize many Johnson House, and the 1887 Water Tower. dedicated citizens who launched the However, by the mid-20th century, movement. Starting in 1961, when the modernism was the mantra in the reshaping Raleigh City Council appointed a core group of the built environment. Raleigh was to lead one of the first formal civic transitioning from a small southern capital to preservation programs in North Carolina, the an urban dynamo that would experience accomplishments of the Raleigh Historic exponential growth. Within this context of the Sites (later, Properties) Commission and its rush to the future, many citizens devoted 1973 off-shoot, the Raleigh Historic Districts countless hours and boundless Commission, have given Raleigh priceless determination to ensuring that Raleigh’s gifts of architectural and landscape heritage was not sacrificed to unbridled preservation. redevelopment. They were not contrarians; they understood that without respecting the The early pioneers of the city’s past, it is difficult to shape the future. A few, preservation initiative were vested in but by no means all, are profiled below.

1967 1969 Joel Lane House North Carolina's Capital: Raleigh First Raleigh Historic published in partnership Landmarks (RHLs) with Raleigh Junior League designated page 3 RHDC 50YEARS Early Days

Sarah Denny Williamson became interested in historic preservation through her work on the Raleigh Junior League’s 1967 book project, North Carolina’s Capital, Raleigh. At this time, the State of North Carolina was undertaking the massive clearing of the city’s 19th century urban fabric north of the Capitol for a grand mid-20th century vision of a 26-block state government complex bounded by acres of surface parking along Peace Street, and a North-South Expressway through Victorian-era Oakwood on the east President Andrew Johnson was born in this house in December 1808. side. Sarah, like many of her League Now at its fourth site in Mordecai Historic Park, the house was colleagues, was anxious to save as many originally located near Fayetteville Street. significant architectural treasures as possible from the bulldozers, and was appointed to the fledgling Raleigh Historic Sites Commission Concurrently, the Victorian-era Oakwood through the offices of architect and neighborhood located on what was once part preservationist, William Henley Deitrick. At of the Mordecai plantation was slated for this time the ca. 1785 and 1826 Mordecai urban renewal associated with the proposed House was for sale, and the land was about North-South Expressway. Vallie Henderson, an to be rezoned. Preservationists convinced Oakwood resident since 1935, organized the City Council to vote against the rezoning, a opposition to the plan and rallied the victory that was compounded by a successful neighborhood to lobby the City Council to lobbying campaign that resulted in the city’s zone the neighborhood as Raleigh’s first purchase of the Mordecai House and the land locally-designated historic district in 1974. As around it for a historic park. In order to the second locally-zoned historic district in the undertake the management of the house and state, this municipal action withstood a legal its unique collection of original furniture and challenge, A-S-P Associates v. City of Raleigh memorabilia,the Mordecai Square Historical that was resolved by the North Carolina Society was founded in 1972. The Society Supreme Court in 1979. This court opinion was an effort by many, among them Elizabeth validated historic district zoning as a “Sis” Cheshire, a Mordecai descendant and municipal legislative action. Undaunted by the active preservationist, Banks Talley, a noted legal maneuverings around her, Vallie academic who held many governmental and Henderson also prevailed upon the city to non-profit leadership positions, John relocate the 1903 Tucker House, threatened Castleberry, a civil engineer who conducted with demolition by state government, from the original surveying for the assembling of Blount Street to Person Street, and to restore the Research Triangle Park, and Margie it as the Oakwood community center. In all of Haywood, the 30-year curator of the ca. 1799 this, she was joined by Oakwood residents too Haywood Hall and a tireless chairperson of numerous to list, but each distinguished by the Raleigh Historic Properties Commission. their unwavering devotion to their community.

1971-1980 – 34 RHLs designated in this decade 1972 1975 1976 Mordecai Historic Park Oakwood, Raleigh’s First Modern opened to public rst historic overlay property (Dorton Arena) page 4 district (HOD), designated designated as RHL St. Agnes Hospital (above): African American teaching hospital. Leonidas R. Wyatt House (below-top): Built by master carpenter Thomas Briggs, this 1881 house was relocated from W. Jones Street in 1988. Dodd-Hinsdale House (below-bottom): Built in 1879, it is the former home of Raleigh Mayor William H. Dodd.

In 1976 the preservation community proposed that the Capitol Area and Blount Street historic districts be established in the state government complex boundaries in order to save the remaining 19th and early 20th century landmarks located there. This effort was immeasurably helped by J.K. Sherron, then the State Properties Officer, who used his real estate and governmental expertise to guide the districts’ designations through the thickets of local and state reviews. During this era, George Debnam, Susie Perry, and Vivian Irving, with the support of city staffer Lawrence Wray, launched the effort to restore the 1874 Estey Hall on the Shaw University campus. All of these efforts by engaged citizens have resulted in a vibrant urban landscape that continues to enlarge and enhance its wonderful inventory of historic resources. The foundation established by these early preservation pioneers is a gift of the heart for which we are all eternally grateful.

1976 1977 1978 Blount Street and First comprehensive Raleigh Historic Inventory Capitol Square HODs architectural survey published designated undertaken page 5 RHDC 50 Sta Perspectives YEARS

Linda Edmisten ("Early Days" Author) is an extraordinary person, historian and artist.

When the Planning office first developed the position of “Historic Planner” it was not easy to fill. Raleigh had a wealth of classic historic properties and buildings that deserved professional identification, cataloging and protection. Linda’s knowledge of history and architecture made her perfect for the job.

The Andrew Johnson birthplace home had been moved from Hillsboro Street to the east side of the historic Mordecai house block. Linda loved this historic one room structure and received permission to use it as her office.

So Linda has her quaint place to work, in an area she knew well and loved. (She could also keep her dog with her). What could be better?

There was so much research and recording to do. No one knew as much about her challenges as she.

Linda was an artist, granted the time and solitude to work toward her own goals, all to the great benefit of the City and its historic records.

Great job Linda! The 1879 Briggs Hardware Building was Raleigh's first skyscraper. AC Hall Jr., Essentially unchanged, the four story building is a remnant of 19th century Planning Director, City of Raleigh Fayetteville Street. (1956-1980)

1981-1990 – 28 RHLs designated in this decade 1981 1983 1984 First wedding held Early Raleigh Neighborhoods Boylan Heights in St. Mark’s Chapel and Buildings published HOD designated page 6 at Mordecai Historic Park The Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department For fifty years Raleigh has been a state and Serving on the RHDC is the perfect volunteer As a homeowner living in one of Raleigh’s Great cities span centuries. Buildings that are For half a century, the RHDC has been a leader values and respects its relationship with RHDC. national leader in municipal historic job. You are part of the best commission in the designated historic districts, I’ve always valued well-designed and honest expressions of their statewide in local historic preservation and a We are extremely fortunate to have many Retrospective preservation planning thanks to the efforts of its country (they have the award to prove it), you the protection this designation has given my time contribute to the vibrancy and diversity of valued partner with the North Carolina State significant historical resources under our citizen commission. The commission began its receive excellent training from the highest neighborhood and me. As a member of the our urban environments. Raleigh’s historic Historic Preservation Office for more than four management, including the Mordecai House, commission I grew to appreciate the expertise district guidelines encourage new buildings decades. Recently designated as a “Commission Latta House & University Site, and the recently In 1961 Raleigh was changing. People of planning efforts with public education. It caliber professional staff and you have the these landmarks renovated, while architectural of the preservation staff, the well-written, One aspect of being part of the commission and additions to existing historic structures to of the Year” by the National Alliance of acquired Dr. M.T. Pope House, and we truly vision had established Research Triangle pioneered state statutes for the identification opportunity to engage fellow citizens in a vital and landscape features have been preserved. comprehensive and educational guidelines, that made me particularly proud has been its express their provenance while respecting the Preservation Commissions, the RHDC has appreciate the commission’s partnership that led Park two years earlier, and today most and designation of historic landmarks. Working national movement. Preservation enhances We at PNC have worked with the commission and the dedication of the commission recent commitment to researching, character of the surrounding district. promoted National Register designations to the successful stewardship of these very would agree that has turned out well. Other with Oakwood residents and city planners, our city's neighborhoods and streetscapes on several landmark designations, and the visionaries recognized that change was through careful planning. Adaptive reuse is the members. As I have gotten involved in new documenting, and designating modern and Steven Schuster throughout some eighty city neighborhoods to important City assets. and Mitchell Silver, and managers Bob RHDC introduced the concept of historic process has gone smoothly and efficiently. coming and worked to assure that Raleigh greenest way to remind us of our past and areas of preservation such as the protection post war resources. So many commissions Advisor to the National Trust of Historic Places enhance preservation of mid-twentieth-century Diane B. Sauer Mosher, David Betts, and Ken Bowers districts as a community revitalization tool, and Raleigh now teems with 28 National Register would sustain its special character – to be creates interesting venues that attract locals and preservation of historic cemeteries and think of “historic” as stopping with Victorian (RHDC 1985-1991) historic resources. In service to its constituents, Director, City of Raleigh allowed me to grow professionally. None of has become a national model for design review historic districts that have been designated at not just different, but recognizably better. and visitors alike. RHDC and its committed archaeological sites, the commission has been domestic architecture. RHDC recognizes the RHDC's procedural “best practices” highlight its Parks and Recreation Department the outstanding program accomplishments processes and guidelines. It conducted early the instigation of the commission. They convinced the City Council to establish members have contributed mightily to the there to support these efforts with site continuum of history and has been progressive commitment to fair play and transparency in and customer service traditions that the comprehensive surveys of historic resources, the Raleigh Historic Sites Committee. Today character of the best place to live in America. designations and updates to the Guidelines, in this regard; and not only noting those government. As the municipal preservation Preservation North Carolina has had the commission is known for locally and and has methodically updated the city’s survey When I came on the commission, different most people would agree that has turned which will help preservation groups manage masterworks associated with the North agency for the capital city of North Carolina, the privilege of working with the commission on the nationally could have been accomplished records over the years. RHDC guided the Esther Hall projects had been waiting to be handled with Congratulations to RHDC on its 50th out well too. these resources. Carolina State University School of Design but RHDC remains a model for its sister local Community Conversations series, where without the professional planning skills and development of the city’s first historic Chair-elect, National Association of tender loving care. The first of these was saving Anniversary. Through the years, I’ve watched Terry Harper also the vernacular subdivisions that reflect governments. outstanding speakers on preservation-related From that beginning, the story of dedication of my co-workers Terri Myers, preservation element in the Comprehensive Preservation Commissions Villa Florenza, which I visited with my family when with pride as the commission has evolved into (RHDC 1988-1993; 1998-2004) the City’s broad racial and socio economic Jeffrey J. Crow subjects have been presented to the public. preservation in Raleigh is a story of diverse Charlene Willard, Margaret Stevenson, Doug Plan. It has been a leader in recognizing and (RHDC 2005-2011) I was 5 or 6 years old; and more recently, the Dr. one of the nation’s most respected diversity. Deputy Secretary of Archives and History, Those presentations have been well attended people from many walks of life. What they Hill, Cynthia Williford, Cynthia de Miranda, documenting the significance of mid-century M. T. Pope House, which housed a rare copy of preservation commissions. Mary Ruffin Hanbury North Carolina Department of Cultural and helped to broaden the base of shared was a vision that Raleigh could Elizabeth Alley, Megan McDonald, Tania Tully, modern resources. And RHDC’s years-long Freedman Papers. effort in National Register listings has made (RHDC 2006-2009) Resources The Raleigh commission has thoughtfully preservation in Raleigh. retain and build upon those urban qualities and Martha Hobbs Lauer. There is no question but that our renovation Sometimes it's hard to comprehend the important economic development rehabilitation RHDC has sponsored National Register listing overseen renovation and new development We look forward to working with the that had long made it an exceptional place and addition to the landmark Fadum House significant impact of a local organization. I've This is a roll call of successful public service tax benefits available to a broad cross-section for Black communities like Madonna Acres and within its five locally designated historic commission in the coming years as new to live. was substantially improved through our had the privilege of attending national Congratulations to the RHDC on 50 years of on behalf of our city. I am grateful for the of businesses and homeowners. Demolition and new construction of buildings Battery Heights. The commission’s consultants districts: Oakwood, Boylan Heights, Blount preservation tools are developed to deal with It has been my great fortune during the pre-project consultation with RHDC’s Dan preservation conferences, and I'm proud to say excellent service to the community. The opportunity to be counted among them. I am accounts for a large percentage of green worked with the owners still living in their homes Street, Capitol Square, and Moore Square. districts containing split-levels, mid-century past 25 years to work alongside citizen Raleigh’s rich collection of landmarks and Becker, who gently gave guidance and that the RHDC is one that is recognized as not commission’s work in Raleigh has set a standard proud of our mutual accomplishments toward house gas emissions in the U.S. The reuse of to tell the communities’ stories. Many of these districts were in dire straits modern houses, and other building types that visionaries and dedicated co-workers. historic districts didn’t just happen: it is a highlighted key concepts of preservation. With only one of the best in the state but also in the of excellence for renovations, restorations and sustaining many of Raleigh’s historic existing buildings can dramatically reduce Recently the commission brought forward the when they were designated as local historic have been built within the lifetime of the Commission chairs Margie Haywood, Steve shining example of the benefits communities that help, plus a great architect and a design country. Our neighborhoods have significantly infill in historic districts, and has helped make resources through a period of great change. those emissions. RHDC works diligently to local S. Person/S. Blount Historic District, which districts. Since then, numerous historic commission itself. Preservation continues to Schuster, Parker Call, Robert Rader, can realize through careful planning and grad as contractor, we were able to produce an benefited for many years from all the Raleigh a national model for preservation. The Together we have contributed our part to the promote, preserve and improve the city of contains Black businesses, churches, and a structures have been renovated, adding greatly grow and evolve, as does the commission. Barbara Akinwole, David Maurer, Janet foresight. Congratulations and thanks to the award-winning project, with no wasted money. experience and expertise of the staff, the RHDC was recognized by the National Alliance of multitude of economic, environmental, and Raleigh’s existing buildings and communities, former movie theater. I live in this area and we to both the livability and fiscal health of our Wellman, Allen Burris, Terry Harper, Jane RHDC! commitment of many Commission members, Preservation Commissions as the Commission of We congratulate the RHDC for thinking ahead social/cultural community assets that add up My subsequent years as COA Chair only hoping to reduce the need to construct new have worked hard to save what is left and keep it city. Over the next decade the Blount Street Thurman, Bob Anderson, Curtis Kasefang, and the efforts of the Design Review Advisory the Year for Large Cities because of the about how preservation can make Raleigh a to Raleigh’s recognition time and again as Mitchell Silver, AICP underscored the positive influence of staff, the buildings and new suburban style in tip top shape. district promises to be one of Raleigh’s most and Fred Belledin all have provided Committee. The care and public service commission’s ability to work effectively with better city for the future. one of America’s most livable cities. I look Chief Planning & Development Officer, DRAC and the COA Committee on improving infrastructure. RHDC has updated the design exciting up-and-coming neighborhoods. exceptional leadership to successive groups extended are what's protected our history and All of this would have not been possible if the various stakeholders to reach consensus on forward to the next chapters of City of Raleigh the product and smoothing the approval guidelines making it easier to add sustainable You also find a number of new structures of Myrick Howard of talented commission members too heritage, and it is primarily because of RHDC RHDC had not paid attention and stepped out on contentious issues. Our best wishes and accomplishment as the commission embarks President American Planning Association, process. Most bad outcomes occurred when and energy efficiency upgrades to historic contemporary design in these districts. I’m President, Preservation North Carolina numerous to name. We owe a debt of that our residents speak with such great pride faith to give credence to what the Blacks in thoughts to the commission for the next 50 under the next waves of leadership on the 2011-2013 the aids above were ignored or seen as buildings in the city. Building a more personally pleased that the commission has gratitude to our elected officials for their about living in our historic neighborhoods. Raleigh have contributed. I’m proud of the work years! journey toward its centennial! obstacles. sustainable world cannot happen without advocated contemporary design for new consistent appointment of qualified that has been accomplished by the commission. Dan Becker David Maurer preservation and RHDC has been a true leader Marty McCune construction in the districts. individuals to serve on this city commission. Raleigh is better because of RHDC! (RHDC 1990-1991; 1993-1999) for the City of Raleigh. Edna R. Rich-Ballentine Chair, National Alliance RHDC Executive Director, John N. (Nick) Fountain The commission has also done an The confidence I have enjoyed from City (RHDC 1986-2011) (RHDC 2005-2009) of Preservation Commissions Will Alphin outstanding job of designating and monitoring Managers Dempsey Benton and Russell (RHDC 2005-2011) (RHDC 2010-present) individual landmarks. We’ve also seen many of Allen, Planning Directors George Chapman

Plummer T. Hall 1988 1988 Housepage 5 Raleigh designated Raleigh Historic a Certi ed Local Properties booklet Government published page 7 Raleigh's rich collection of landmarks and historic districts didn't just happen: it is a shining example of the benefits communites can realize through careful planning and foresight. The Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department For fifty years Raleigh has been a state and Serving on the RHDC is the perfect volunteer As a homeowner living in one of Raleigh’s Great cities span centuries. Buildings that are For half a century, the RHDC has been a leader values and respects its relationship with RHDC. national leader in municipal historic job. You are part of the best commission in the designated historic districts, I’ve always valued well-designed and honest expressions of their statewide in local historic preservation and a We are extremely fortunate to have many preservation planning thanks to the efforts of its country (they have the award to prove it), you the protection this designation has given my time contribute to the vibrancy and diversity of valued partner with the North Carolina State significant historical resources under our citizen commission. The commission began its receive excellent training from the highest neighborhood and me. As a member of the our urban environments. Raleigh’s historic Historic Preservation Office for more than four management, including the Mordecai House, commission I grew to appreciate the expertise district guidelines encourage new buildings decades. Recently designated as a “Commission Latta House & University Site, and the recently In 1961 Raleigh was changing. People of planning efforts with public education. It caliber professional staff and you have the these landmarks renovated, while architectural of the preservation staff, the well-written, One aspect of being part of the commission and additions to existing historic structures to of the Year” by the National Alliance of acquired Dr. M.T. Pope House, and we truly vision had established Research Triangle pioneered state statutes for the identification opportunity to engage fellow citizens in a vital and landscape features have been preserved. comprehensive and educational guidelines, that made me particularly proud has been its express their provenance while respecting the Preservation Commissions, the RHDC has appreciate the commission’s partnership that led Park two years earlier, and today most and designation of historic landmarks. Working national movement. Preservation enhances We at PNC have worked with the commission and the dedication of the commission recent commitment to researching, character of the surrounding district. promoted National Register designations to the successful stewardship of these very would agree that has turned out well. Other with Oakwood residents and city planners, our city's neighborhoods and streetscapes on several landmark designations, and the visionaries recognized that change was through careful planning. Adaptive reuse is the members. As I have gotten involved in new documenting, and designating modern and Steven Schuster throughout some eighty city neighborhoods to important City assets. and Mitchell Silver, and managers Bob RHDC introduced the concept of historic process has gone smoothly and efficiently. coming and worked to assure that Raleigh greenest way to remind us of our past and areas of preservation such as the protection post war resources. So many commissions Advisor to the National Trust of Historic Places enhance preservation of mid-twentieth-century Diane B. Sauer Mosher, David Betts, and Ken Bowers districts as a community revitalization tool, and Raleigh now teems with 28 National Register would sustain its special character – to be creates interesting venues that attract locals and preservation of historic cemeteries and think of “historic” as stopping with Victorian (RHDC 1985-1991) historic resources. In service to its constituents, Director, City of Raleigh allowed me to grow professionally. None of has become a national model for design review historic districts that have been designated at not just different, but recognizably better. and visitors alike. RHDC and its committed archaeological sites, the commission has been domestic architecture. RHDC recognizes the RHDC's procedural “best practices” highlight its Parks and Recreation Department the outstanding program accomplishments processes and guidelines. It conducted early the instigation of the commission. They convinced the City Council to establish members have contributed mightily to the there to support these efforts with site continuum of history and has been progressive commitment to fair play and transparency in and customer service traditions that the comprehensive surveys of historic resources, the Raleigh Historic Sites Committee. Today character of the best place to live in America. designations and updates to the Guidelines, in this regard; and not only noting those government. As the municipal preservation Preservation North Carolina has had the commission is known for locally and and has methodically updated the city’s survey When I came on the commission, different most people would agree that has turned which will help preservation groups manage masterworks associated with the North agency for the capital city of North Carolina, the privilege of working with the commission on the nationally could have been accomplished records over the years. RHDC guided the Esther Hall projects had been waiting to be handled with Congratulations to RHDC on its 50th out well too. these resources. Carolina State University School of Design but RHDC remains a model for its sister local Community Conversations series, where without the professional planning skills and development of the city’s first historic Chair-elect, National Association of tender loving care. The first of these was saving Anniversary. Through the years, I’ve watched Terry Harper also the vernacular subdivisions that reflect governments. outstanding speakers on preservation-related From that beginning, the story of dedication of my co-workers Terri Myers, preservation element in the Comprehensive Preservation Commissions Villa Florenza, which I visited with my family when with pride as the commission has evolved into (RHDC 1988-1993; 1998-2004) the City’s broad racial and socio economic Jeffrey J. Crow subjects have been presented to the public. preservation in Raleigh is a story of diverse Charlene Willard, Margaret Stevenson, Doug Plan. It has been a leader in recognizing and (RHDC 2005-2011) I was 5 or 6 years old; and more recently, the Dr. one of the nation’s most respected diversity. Deputy Secretary of Archives and History, Those presentations have been well attended people from many walks of life. What they Hill, Cynthia Williford, Cynthia de Miranda, documenting the significance of mid-century M. T. Pope House, which housed a rare copy of preservation commissions. Mary Ruffin Hanbury North Carolina Department of Cultural and helped to broaden the base of shared was a vision that Raleigh could Elizabeth Alley, Megan McDonald, Tania Tully, modern resources. And RHDC’s years-long Freedman Papers. effort in National Register listings has made (RHDC 2006-2009) Resources The Raleigh commission has thoughtfully preservation in Raleigh. retain and build upon those urban qualities and Martha Hobbs Lauer. There is no question but that our renovation Sometimes it's hard to comprehend the important economic development rehabilitation RHDC has sponsored National Register listing overseen renovation and new development We look forward to working with the that had long made it an exceptional place and addition to the landmark Fadum House significant impact of a local organization. I've This is a roll call of successful public service tax benefits available to a broad cross-section for Black communities like Madonna Acres and within its five locally designated historic commission in the coming years as new to live. was substantially improved through our had the privilege of attending national Congratulations to the RHDC on 50 years of on behalf of our city. I am grateful for the of businesses and homeowners. Demolition and new construction of buildings Battery Heights. The commission’s consultants districts: Oakwood, Boylan Heights, Blount preservation tools are developed to deal with It has been my great fortune during the pre-project consultation with RHDC’s Dan preservation conferences, and I'm proud to say excellent service to the community. The opportunity to be counted among them. I am accounts for a large percentage of green worked with the owners still living in their homes Street, Capitol Square, and Moore Square. districts containing split-levels, mid-century past 25 years to work alongside citizen Raleigh’s rich collection of landmarks and Becker, who gently gave guidance and that the RHDC is one that is recognized as not commission’s work in Raleigh has set a standard proud of our mutual accomplishments toward house gas emissions in the U.S. The reuse of to tell the communities’ stories. Many of these districts were in dire straits modern houses, and other building types that visionaries and dedicated co-workers. historic districts didn’t just happen: it is a highlighted key concepts of preservation. With only one of the best in the state but also in the of excellence for renovations, restorations and sustaining many of Raleigh’s historic existing buildings can dramatically reduce Recently the commission brought forward the when they were designated as local historic have been built within the lifetime of the Commission chairs Margie Haywood, Steve shining example of the benefits communities that help, plus a great architect and a design country. Our neighborhoods have significantly infill in historic districts, and has helped make resources through a period of great change. those emissions. RHDC works diligently to local S. Person/S. Blount Historic District, which districts. Since then, numerous historic commission itself. Preservation continues to Schuster, Parker Call, Robert Rader, can realize through careful planning and grad as contractor, we were able to produce an benefited for many years from all the Raleigh a national model for preservation. The Together we have contributed our part to the promote, preserve and improve the city of contains Black businesses, churches, and a structures have been renovated, adding greatly grow and evolve, as does the commission. Barbara Akinwole, David Maurer, Janet foresight. Congratulations and thanks to the award-winning project, with no wasted money. experience and expertise of the staff, the RHDC was recognized by the National Alliance of multitude of economic, environmental, and Raleigh’s existing buildings and communities, former movie theater. I live in this area and we to both the livability and fiscal health of our Wellman, Allen Burris, Terry Harper, Jane RHDC! commitment of many Commission members, Preservation Commissions as the Commission of We congratulate the RHDC for thinking ahead social/cultural community assets that add up My subsequent years as COA Chair only hoping to reduce the need to construct new have worked hard to save what is left and keep it city. Over the next decade the Blount Street Thurman, Bob Anderson, Curtis Kasefang, and the efforts of the Design Review Advisory the Year for Large Cities because of the about how preservation can make Raleigh a to Raleigh’s recognition time and again as Mitchell Silver, AICP underscored the positive influence of staff, the buildings and new suburban style in tip top shape. district promises to be one of Raleigh’s most and Fred Belledin all have provided Committee. The care and public service commission’s ability to work effectively with better city for the future. one of America’s most livable cities. I look Chief Planning & Development Officer, DRAC and the COA Committee on improving infrastructure. RHDC has updated the design exciting up-and-coming neighborhoods. exceptional leadership to successive groups extended are what's protected our history and All of this would have not been possible if the various stakeholders to reach consensus on forward to the next chapters of City of Raleigh the product and smoothing the approval guidelines making it easier to add sustainable You also find a number of new structures of Myrick Howard of talented commission members too heritage, and it is primarily because of RHDC RHDC had not paid attention and stepped out on contentious issues. Our best wishes and accomplishment as the commission embarks President American Planning Association, process. Most bad outcomes occurred when and energy efficiency upgrades to historic contemporary design in these districts. I’m President, Preservation North Carolina numerous to name. We owe a debt of that our residents speak with such great pride faith to give credence to what the Blacks in thoughts to the commission for the next 50 under the next waves of leadership on the 2011-2013 the aids above were ignored or seen as buildings in the city. Building a more personally pleased that the commission has gratitude to our elected officials for their about living in our historic neighborhoods. Raleigh have contributed. I’m proud of the work years! journey toward its centennial! obstacles. sustainable world cannot happen without advocated contemporary design for new consistent appointment of qualified David Maurer that has been accomplished by the commission. Dan Becker Raleigh is better because of RHDC! preservation and RHDC has been a true leader Marty McCune construction in the districts. individuals to serve on this city commission. Edna R. Rich-Ballentine (RHDC 1990-1991; 1993-1999) for the City of Raleigh. Chair, National Alliance RHDC Executive Director, John N. (Nick) Fountain The commission has also done an The confidence I have enjoyed from City (RHDC 1986-2011) (RHDC 2005-2009) of Preservation Commissions Will Alphin outstanding job of designating and monitoring Managers Dempsey Benton and Russell (RHDC 2005-2011) (RHDC 2010-present) individual landmarks. We’ve also seen many of Allen, Planning Directors George Chapman

1991-2000 – 32 RHLs designated in this decade 1991 1991 1992 1993 1995 1997 City’s rst historic Name changed to Moore Square Culture Town First issue of Developed online preservation plan completed Raleigh Historic HOD designated published In the Districts travel itinerary with page 8 Districts Commission newsletter National Park Service page 9 The Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department For fifty years Raleigh has been a state and Serving on the RHDC is the perfect volunteer As a homeowner living in one of Raleigh’s Great cities span centuries. Buildings that are For half a century, the RHDC has been a leader values and respects its relationship with RHDC. national leader in municipal historic job. You are part of the best commission in the designated historic districts, I’ve always valued well-designed and honest expressions of their statewide in local historic preservation and a We are extremely fortunate to have many preservation planning thanks to the efforts of its country (they have the award to prove it), you the protection this designation has given my time contribute to the vibrancy and diversity of valued partner with the North Carolina State significant historical resources under our citizen commission. The commission began its receive excellent training from the highest neighborhood and me. As a member of the our urban environments. Raleigh’s historic Historic Preservation Office for more than four management, including the Mordecai House, commission I grew to appreciate the expertise district guidelines encourage new buildings decades. Recently designated as a “Commission Latta House & University Site, and the recently In 1961 Raleigh was changing. People of planning efforts with public education. It caliber professional staff and you have the these landmarks renovated, while architectural of the preservation staff, the well-written, One aspect of being part of the commission and additions to existing historic structures to of the Year” by the National Alliance of acquired Dr. M.T. Pope House, and we truly vision had established Research Triangle pioneered state statutes for the identification opportunity to engage fellow citizens in a vital and landscape features have been preserved. comprehensive and educational guidelines, that made me particularly proud has been its express their provenance while respecting the Preservation Commissions, the RHDC has appreciate the commission’s partnership that led Park two years earlier, and today most and designation of historic landmarks. Working national movement. Preservation enhances We at PNC have worked with the commission and the dedication of the commission recent commitment to researching, character of the surrounding district. promoted National Register designations to the successful stewardship of these very would agree that has turned out well. Other with Oakwood residents and city planners, our city's neighborhoods and streetscapes on several landmark designations, and the visionaries recognized that change was through careful planning. Adaptive reuse is the members. As I have gotten involved in new documenting, and designating modern and Steven Schuster throughout some eighty city neighborhoods to important City assets. and Mitchell Silver, and managers Bob RHDC introduced the concept of historic process has gone smoothly and efficiently. coming and worked to assure that Raleigh greenest way to remind us of our past and areas of preservation such as the protection post war resources. So many commissions Advisor to the National Trust of Historic Places enhance preservation of mid-twentieth-century Diane B. Sauer Mosher, David Betts, and Ken Bowers districts as a community revitalization tool, and Raleigh now teems with 28 National Register would sustain its special character – to be creates interesting venues that attract locals and preservation of historic cemeteries and think of “historic” as stopping with Victorian (RHDC 1985-1991) historic resources. In service to its constituents, Director, City of Raleigh allowed me to grow professionally. None of has become a national model for design review historic districts that have been designated at not just different, but recognizably better. and visitors alike. RHDC and its committed archaeological sites, the commission has been domestic architecture. RHDC recognizes the RHDC's procedural “best practices” highlight its Parks and Recreation Department the outstanding program accomplishments processes and guidelines. It conducted early the instigation of the commission. They convinced the City Council to establish members have contributed mightily to the there to support these efforts with site continuum of history and has been progressive commitment to fair play and transparency in and customer service traditions that the comprehensive surveys of historic resources, the Raleigh Historic Sites Committee. Today character of the best place to live in America. designations and updates to the Guidelines, in this regard; and not only noting those government. As the municipal preservation Preservation North Carolina has had the commission is known for locally and and has methodically updated the city’s survey When I came on the commission, different most people would agree that has turned which will help preservation groups manage masterworks associated with the North agency for the capital city of North Carolina, the privilege of working with the commission on the nationally could have been accomplished records over the years. RHDC guided the Esther Hall projects had been waiting to be handled with Congratulations to RHDC on its 50th out well too. these resources. Carolina State University School of Design but RHDC remains a model for its sister local Community Conversations series, where without the professional planning skills and development of the city’s first historic Chair-elect, National Association of tender loving care. The first of these was saving Anniversary. Through the years, I’ve watched Terry Harper also the vernacular subdivisions that reflect governments. outstanding speakers on preservation-related From that beginning, the story of dedication of my co-workers Terri Myers, preservation element in the Comprehensive Preservation Commissions Villa Florenza, which I visited with my family when with pride as the commission has evolved into (RHDC 1988-1993; 1998-2004) the City’s broad racial and socio economic Jeffrey J. Crow subjects have been presented to the public. preservation in Raleigh is a story of diverse Charlene Willard, Margaret Stevenson, Doug Plan. It has been a leader in recognizing and (RHDC 2005-2011) I was 5 or 6 years old; and more recently, the Dr. one of the nation’s most respected diversity. Deputy Secretary of Archives and History, Those presentations have been well attended people from many walks of life. What they Hill, Cynthia Williford, Cynthia de Miranda, documenting the significance of mid-century M. T. Pope House, which housed a rare copy of preservation commissions. Mary Ruffin Hanbury North Carolina Department of Cultural and helped to broaden the base of shared was a vision that Raleigh could Elizabeth Alley, Megan McDonald, Tania Tully, modern resources. And RHDC’s years-long Freedman Papers. effort in National Register listings has made (RHDC 2006-2009) Resources The Raleigh commission has thoughtfully preservation in Raleigh. retain and build upon those urban qualities and Martha Hobbs Lauer. There is no question but that our renovation Sometimes it's hard to comprehend the important economic development rehabilitation RHDC has sponsored National Register listing overseen renovation and new development We look forward to working with the that had long made it an exceptional place and addition to the landmark Fadum House significant impact of a local organization. I've This is a roll call of successful public service tax benefits available to a broad cross-section for Black communities like Madonna Acres and within its five locally designated historic commission in the coming years as new to live. was substantially improved through our had the privilege of attending national Congratulations to the RHDC on 50 years of on behalf of our city. I am grateful for the of businesses and homeowners. Demolition and new construction of buildings Battery Heights. The commission’s consultants districts: Oakwood, Boylan Heights, Blount preservation tools are developed to deal with It has been my great fortune during the pre-project consultation with RHDC’s Dan preservation conferences, and I'm proud to say excellent service to the community. The opportunity to be counted among them. I am accounts for a large percentage of green worked with the owners still living in their homes Street, Capitol Square, and Moore Square. districts containing split-levels, mid-century past 25 years to work alongside citizen Raleigh’s rich collection of landmarks and Becker, who gently gave guidance and that the RHDC is one that is recognized as not commission’s work in Raleigh has set a standard proud of our mutual accomplishments toward house gas emissions in the U.S. The reuse of to tell the communities’ stories. Many of these districts were in dire straits modern houses, and other building types that visionaries and dedicated co-workers. historic districts didn’t just happen: it is a highlighted key concepts of preservation. With only one of the best in the state but also in the of excellence for renovations, restorations and sustaining many of Raleigh’s historic existing buildings can dramatically reduce Recently the commission brought forward the when they were designated as local historic have been built within the lifetime of the Commission chairs Margie Haywood, Steve shining example of the benefits communities that help, plus a great architect and a design country. Our neighborhoods have significantly infill in historic districts, and has helped make resources through a period of great change. those emissions. RHDC works diligently to local S. Person/S. Blount Historic District, which districts. Since then, numerous historic commission itself. Preservation continues to Schuster, Parker Call, Robert Rader, can realize through careful planning and grad as contractor, we were able to produce an benefited for many years from all the Raleigh a national model for preservation. The Together we have contributed our part to the promote, preserve and improve the city of contains Black businesses, churches, and a structures have been renovated, adding greatly grow and evolve, as does the commission. Barbara Akinwole, David Maurer, Janet foresight. Congratulations and thanks to the award-winning project, with no wasted money. experience and expertise of the staff, the RHDC was recognized by the National Alliance of multitude of economic, environmental, and Raleigh’s existing buildings and communities, former movie theater. I live in this area and we to both the livability and fiscal health of our Wellman, Allen Burris, Terry Harper, Jane RHDC! commitment of many Commission members, Preservation Commissions as the Commission of We congratulate the RHDC for thinking ahead social/cultural community assets that add up My subsequent years as COA Chair only hoping to reduce the need to construct new have worked hard to save what is left and keep it city. Over the next decade the Blount Street Thurman, Bob Anderson, Curtis Kasefang, and the efforts of the Design Review Advisory the Year for Large Cities because of the about how preservation can make Raleigh a to Raleigh’s recognition time and again as Mitchell Silver, AICP underscored the positive influence of staff, the buildings and new suburban style in tip top shape. district promises to be one of Raleigh’s most and Fred Belledin all have provided Committee. The care and public service commission’s ability to work effectively with better city for the future. one of America’s most livable cities. I look Chief Planning & Development Officer, DRAC and the COA Committee on improving infrastructure. RHDC has updated the design exciting up-and-coming neighborhoods. exceptional leadership to successive groups extended are what's protected our history and All of this would have not been possible if the various stakeholders to reach consensus on forward to the next chapters of City of Raleigh the product and smoothing the approval guidelines making it easier to add sustainable You also find a number of new structures of Myrick Howard of talented commission members too heritage, and it is primarily because of RHDC RHDC had not paid attention and stepped out on contentious issues. Our best wishes and accomplishment as the commission embarks President American Planning Association, process. Most bad outcomes occurred when and energy efficiency upgrades to historic contemporary design in these districts. I’m President, Preservation North Carolina numerous to name. We owe a debt of that our residents speak with such great pride faith to give credence to what the Blacks in thoughts to the commission for the next 50 under the next waves of leadership on the 2011-2013 the aids above were ignored or seen as buildings in the city. Building a more personally pleased that the commission has gratitude to our elected officials for their about living in our historic neighborhoods. Raleigh have contributed. I’m proud of the work years! journey toward its centennial! obstacles. sustainable world cannot happen without advocated contemporary design for new consistent appointment of qualified that has been accomplished by the commission. Dan Becker David Maurer preservation and RHDC has been a true leader Marty McCune construction in the districts. individuals to serve on this city commission. Raleigh is better because of RHDC! (RHDC 1990-1991; 1993-1999) for the City of Raleigh. Edna R. Rich-Ballentine Chair, National Alliance RHDC Executive Director, John N. (Nick) Fountain The commission has also done an The confidence I have enjoyed from City (RHDC 1986-2011) (RHDC 2005-2009) of Preservation Commissions Will Alphin outstanding job of designating and monitoring Managers Dempsey Benton and Russell (RHDC 2005-2011) (RHDC 2010-present) individual landmarks. We’ve also seen many of Allen, Planning Directors George Chapman

2001-2011 – 36 RHLs designated in this decade

page 8 2006 2007 2009 Post-World War II Community Conversations Common Beauty and architectural lecture series launched Latta House & University Site page 10 study launched archaeological survey published The Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department For fifty years Raleigh has been a state and Serving on the RHDC is the perfect volunteer As a homeowner living in one of Raleigh’s Great cities span centuries. Buildings that are For half a century, the RHDC has been a leader values and respects its relationship with RHDC. national leader in municipal historic job. You are part of the best commission in the designated historic districts, I’ve always valued well-designed and honest expressions of their statewide in local historic preservation and a We are extremely fortunate to have many preservation planning thanks to the efforts of its country (they have the award to prove it), you the protection this designation has given my time contribute to the vibrancy and diversity of valued partner with the North Carolina State significant historical resources under our citizen commission. The commission began its receive excellent training from the highest neighborhood and me. As a member of the our urban environments. Raleigh’s historic Historic Preservation Office for more than four management, including the Mordecai House, commission I grew to appreciate the expertise district guidelines encourage new buildings decades. Recently designated as a “Commission Latta House & University Site, and the recently In 1961 Raleigh was changing. People of planning efforts with public education. It caliber professional staff and you have the these landmarks renovated, while architectural of the preservation staff, the well-written, One aspect of being part of the commission and additions to existing historic structures to of the Year” by the National Alliance of acquired Dr. M.T. Pope House, and we truly vision had established Research Triangle pioneered state statutes for the identification opportunity to engage fellow citizens in a vital and landscape features have been preserved. comprehensive and educational guidelines, that made me particularly proud has been its express their provenance while respecting the Preservation Commissions, the RHDC has appreciate the commission’s partnership that led Park two years earlier, and today most and designation of historic landmarks. Working national movement. Preservation enhances We at PNC have worked with the commission and the dedication of the commission recent commitment to researching, character of the surrounding district. promoted National Register designations to the successful stewardship of these very would agree that has turned out well. Other with Oakwood residents and city planners, our city's neighborhoods and streetscapes on several landmark designations, and the visionaries recognized that change was through careful planning. Adaptive reuse is the members. As I have gotten involved in new documenting, and designating modern and Steven Schuster throughout some eighty city neighborhoods to important City assets. and Mitchell Silver, and managers Bob RHDC introduced the concept of historic process has gone smoothly and efficiently. coming and worked to assure that Raleigh greenest way to remind us of our past and areas of preservation such as the protection post war resources. So many commissions Advisor to the National Trust of Historic Places enhance preservation of mid-twentieth-century Diane B. Sauer Mosher, David Betts, and Ken Bowers districts as a community revitalization tool, and Raleigh now teems with 28 National Register would sustain its special character – to be creates interesting venues that attract locals and preservation of historic cemeteries and think of “historic” as stopping with Victorian (RHDC 1985-1991) historic resources. In service to its constituents, Director, City of Raleigh allowed me to grow professionally. None of has become a national model for design review historic districts that have been designated at not just different, but recognizably better. and visitors alike. RHDC and its committed archaeological sites, the commission has been domestic architecture. RHDC recognizes the RHDC's procedural “best practices” highlight its Parks and Recreation Department the outstanding program accomplishments processes and guidelines. It conducted early the instigation of the commission. They convinced the City Council to establish members have contributed mightily to the there to support these efforts with site continuum of history and has been progressive commitment to fair play and transparency in and customer service traditions that the comprehensive surveys of historic resources, the Raleigh Historic Sites Committee. Today character of the best place to live in America. designations and updates to the Guidelines, in this regard; and not only noting those government. As the municipal preservation Preservation North Carolina has had the commission is known for locally and and has methodically updated the city’s survey When I came on the commission, different most people would agree that has turned which will help preservation groups manage masterworks associated with the North agency for the capital city of North Carolina, the privilege of working with the commission on the nationally could have been accomplished records over the years. RHDC guided the Esther Hall projects had been waiting to be handled with Congratulations to RHDC on its 50th out well too. these resources. Carolina State University School of Design but RHDC remains a model for its sister local Community Conversations series, where without the professional planning skills and development of the city’s first historic Chair-elect, National Association of tender loving care. The first of these was saving Anniversary. Through the years, I’ve watched Terry Harper also the vernacular subdivisions that reflect governments. outstanding speakers on preservation-related From that beginning, the story of dedication of my co-workers Terri Myers, preservation element in the Comprehensive Preservation Commissions Villa Florenza, which I visited with my family when with pride as the commission has evolved into (RHDC 1988-1993; 1998-2004) the City’s broad racial and socio economic Jeffrey J. Crow subjects have been presented to the public. preservation in Raleigh is a story of diverse Charlene Willard, Margaret Stevenson, Doug Plan. It has been a leader in recognizing and (RHDC 2005-2011) I was 5 or 6 years old; and more recently, the Dr. one of the nation’s most respected diversity. Deputy Secretary of Archives and History, Those presentations have been well attended people from many walks of life. What they Hill, Cynthia Williford, Cynthia de Miranda, documenting the significance of mid-century M. T. Pope House, which housed a rare copy of preservation commissions. Mary Ruffin Hanbury North Carolina Department of Cultural and helped to broaden the base of shared was a vision that Raleigh could Elizabeth Alley, Megan McDonald, Tania Tully, modern resources. And RHDC’s years-long Freedman Papers. effort in National Register listings has made (RHDC 2006-2009) Resources The Raleigh commission has thoughtfully preservation in Raleigh. retain and build upon those urban qualities and Martha Hobbs Lauer. There is no question but that our renovation Sometimes it's hard to comprehend the important economic development rehabilitation RHDC has sponsored National Register listing overseen renovation and new development We look forward to working with the that had long made it an exceptional place and addition to the landmark Fadum House significant impact of a local organization. I've This is a roll call of successful public service tax benefits available to a broad cross-section for Black communities like Madonna Acres and within its five locally designated historic commission in the coming years as new to live. was substantially improved through our had the privilege of attending national Congratulations to the RHDC on 50 years of on behalf of our city. I am grateful for the of businesses and homeowners. Demolition and new construction of buildings Battery Heights. The commission’s consultants districts: Oakwood, Boylan Heights, Blount preservation tools are developed to deal with It has been my great fortune during the pre-project consultation with RHDC’s Dan preservation conferences, and I'm proud to say excellent service to the community. The opportunity to be counted among them. I am accounts for a large percentage of green worked with the owners still living in their homes Street, Capitol Square, and Moore Square. districts containing split-levels, mid-century past 25 years to work alongside citizen Raleigh’s rich collection of landmarks and Becker, who gently gave guidance and that the RHDC is one that is recognized as not commission’s work in Raleigh has set a standard proud of our mutual accomplishments toward house gas emissions in the U.S. The reuse of to tell the communities’ stories. Many of these districts were in dire straits modern houses, and other building types that visionaries and dedicated co-workers. historic districts didn’t just happen: it is a highlighted key concepts of preservation. With only one of the best in the state but also in the of excellence for renovations, restorations and sustaining many of Raleigh’s historic existing buildings can dramatically reduce Recently the commission brought forward the when they were designated as local historic have been built within the lifetime of the Commission chairs Margie Haywood, Steve shining example of the benefits communities that help, plus a great architect and a design country. Our neighborhoods have significantly infill in historic districts, and has helped make resources through a period of great change. those emissions. RHDC works diligently to local S. Person/S. Blount Historic District, which districts. Since then, numerous historic commission itself. Preservation continues to Schuster, Parker Call, Robert Rader, can realize through careful planning and grad as contractor, we were able to produce an benefited for many years from all the Raleigh a national model for preservation. The Together we have contributed our part to the promote, preserve and improve the city of contains Black businesses, churches, and a structures have been renovated, adding greatly grow and evolve, as does the commission. Barbara Akinwole, David Maurer, Janet foresight. Congratulations and thanks to the award-winning project, with no wasted money. experience and expertise of the staff, the RHDC was recognized by the National Alliance of multitude of economic, environmental, and Raleigh’s existing buildings and communities, former movie theater. I live in this area and we to both the livability and fiscal health of our Wellman, Allen Burris, Terry Harper, Jane RHDC! commitment of many Commission members, Preservation Commissions as the Commission of We congratulate the RHDC for thinking ahead social/cultural community assets that add up My subsequent years as COA Chair only hoping to reduce the need to construct new have worked hard to save what is left and keep it city. Over the next decade the Blount Street Thurman, Bob Anderson, Curtis Kasefang, and the efforts of the Design Review Advisory the Year for Large Cities because of the about how preservation can make Raleigh a to Raleigh’s recognition time and again as Mitchell Silver, AICP underscored the positive influence of staff, the buildings and new suburban style in tip top shape. district promises to be one of Raleigh’s most and Fred Belledin all have provided Committee. The care and public service commission’s ability to work effectively with better city for the future. one of America’s most livable cities. I look Chief Planning & Development Officer, DRAC and the COA Committee on improving infrastructure. RHDC has updated the design exciting up-and-coming neighborhoods. extended are what's protected our history and All of this would have not been possible if the exceptional leadership to successive groups forward to the next chapters of City of Raleigh the product and smoothing the approval various stakeholders to reach consensus on Myrick Howard guidelines making it easier to add sustainable RHDC had not paid attention and stepped out on You also find a number of new structures of of talented commission members too accomplishment as the commission embarks President American Planning Association, process. Most bad outcomes occurred when heritage, and it is primarily because of RHDC contentious issues. Our best wishes and President, Preservation North Carolina and energy efficiency upgrades to historic faith to give credence to what the Blacks in contemporary design in these districts. I’m numerous to name. We owe a debt of under the next waves of leadership on the 2011-2013 the aids above were ignored or seen as that our residents speak with such great pride thoughts to the commission for the next 50 buildings in the city. Building a more Raleigh have contributed. I’m proud of the work personally pleased that the commission has gratitude to our elected officials for their journey toward its centennial! obstacles. about living in our historic neighborhoods. years! sustainable world cannot happen without that has been accomplished by the commission. advocated contemporary design for new consistent appointment of qualified David Maurer Dan Becker Raleigh is better because of RHDC! preservation and RHDC has been a true leader Marty McCune construction in the districts. individuals to serve on this city commission. Edna R. Rich-Ballentine (RHDC 1990-1991; 1993-1999) for the City of Raleigh. Chair, National Alliance RHDC Executive Director, John N. (Nick) Fountain The commission has also done an The confidence I have enjoyed from City (RHDC 1986-2011) (RHDC 2005-2009) of Preservation Commissions Will Alphin outstanding job of designating and monitoring Managers Dempsey Benton and Russell (RHDC 2005-2011) (RHDC 2010-present) individual landmarks. We’ve also seen many of Allen, Planning Directors George Chapman

2010 2011 2011-2012 First cemetery and Name changed to 50th Anniversary Year! archaeological sites Raleigh Historic designated as RHLs Development Commission page 11 RHDC 50YEARS EVENTS RHDC celebrates 50 years of service Celebrate RHDC’s 50 year-stewardship of Raleigh’s historic resources at these 2012 events:

Made To Order: Kit Homes In Raleigh

During the first half of the twentieth century Sears, Roebuck, and Company and a handful of other companies sold mail-order homes. Ordered from a catalog, the houses (and assembly instructions) were shipped to the buyer piece by piece. Rosemary Thornton, a leading authority on Sears Modern Homes, recognizes that Raleigh has an impressive collection. Join RHDC in exploring Raleigh’s treasure trove: E.L. and Ruth Fogleman House

Made to Order: The Houses Meet Kit Homes that Sears Rosemary: in Raleigh Built in Raleigh A Book Signing Friday, May 18 Saturday, May 19 Sunday, May 20 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Raleigh City Museum Rialto Theatre Quail Ridge Books 220 Fayetteville Street 1620 Glenwood Avenue 3522 Wade Avenue

In partnership with the Learn about Sears Featuring Rosemary Raleigh City Museum, Modern Homes Thornton, author of RHDC will host a reception from expert The Houses that Sears launching the exhibit Rosemary Thornton. Built and Finding the Made to Order: Kit Homes Houses that Sears Built. in Raleigh.

Long Term Projects

1961-1989 1969-1976 Mordecai House preserved Seaboard Coastline Railroad Building preserved (left) page 12 RHDC EVENTS 50YEARS This Place Matters! Children’s Art Contest

RHDC poses the question “What is your favorite OLD building in Raleigh?” In coopera- tion with Arts Together and Marbles Kids Museum, RHDC will host a children’s art contest inviting Raleigh’s youth to answer that question. Please mark your calendars with the following dates:

Create Together: Open Studio Saturday, September 29 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arts Together, 114 Saint Mary’s Street Join the community in creating works of art to be entered in the contest. Create Together: Open Studio Sunday, October 7 2:00 -- 5:00 p.m. Arts Together, 114 Saint Mary’s Street Join the community in creating works of art to be entered in the contest. This Place Matters! Children’s Art Contest Saturday, October 27 at Marbles Kids Museum 201 E. Hargett Street Join RHDC, Arts Together, and Marbles Kids Museum for the juried art show.

1969-1997 1975-1989 Dodd-Hinsdale House preserved Tucker Carriage House, home of Arts Together, preserved (left) page 13 RHDC 50YEARS EVENTS RHDC – it’s déjà

During First Friday, November 2, 2012, please join the community at Marbles Kids Museum to celebrate Raleigh’s 50th with a bountiful bash. Enjoy art, the Rainbow Dance Company dancers, great food, and more.

Friday November 2 6:00 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum 201 E. Hargett Street For more information, please visit www.rhdc.org or call 919.832.7238.

1986-1993 1988-1992 African American Comprehensive Architectural Studies Project planned Survey updated page 14 and completed and expanded THE PEOPLE

The mission of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission is to serve as City Council’s official historic preservation advisory body to identify, preserve, protect, and promote Raleigh’s historic resources.

2011-2012 Staff support for the RHDC is provided by the Raleigh Department of City Planning, Commission Members: www.raleighnc.gov.

Martha Lauer, Executive Director Fred Belledin, Chair Tania Georgiou Tully, Preservation Planner Jane Forde, Vice-Chair Photographs courtesy of Capital City Camera Club. Greg Hatem, Sec'y/Treasurer Will Alphin Jannette Coleridge-Taylor RHDC Miranda Downer RALEIGH HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

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