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Preservation Durham
www.preservationdurham.org
Preservation Durham's mission is to preserve the history,
architecture, and cultural heritage of Durham and Durham County
and to serve as an institution for the education of citizens
through the promotion and appreciation of this heritage.Founded in 1974 as the Historic Preservation Society of Durham,
Preservation Durham has achieved a regional reputation as one
of North Carolina's outstanding historic preservation non-profits.
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13 Properties Win 2009 Preservation Awards
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Preservation Durham recognized 13 properties with Pyne Preservation Awards or Neighborhood Conservation Awards at its annual meeting on June 17. An audience of nearly 100 applauded the homeowners, developers, and designers responsible for the houses and commercial buildings that were renovated during the last year. Winners inlcude the art deco Snow Building on Main Street, The Kings Daughters Inn in Trinity Park, the old A&P Building on Gregson Street, now turned into state-of-the-art office space. Ten private homes won awards, with winners in many neighborhoods, including Trinity Park, Duke Park, Burch Avenue, and Forest Hills.
Preservation Durham 35th Anniversary Chair Sarah Woodard announced plans to celebrate the occasion with a year-long series of events. More information about the 35th Anniversary Celebration will soon be posted on this website as the committee thinks of 35 ways to celebrate!
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The art deco Snow Building,
a Main Street landmark, won a
2009 Neighborhood Conservation
Award after recent renovations.
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For more information about the Preservation Durham awards, 35th Anniversary activities, or to become a member of Preservation Durham, contact the Preservation Durham office by phone at (919)-682-3036 or by email.
MORE ABOUT PRESERVATION DURHAM AWARDS
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East Durham Home Tour Coming Soon
201 S. Driver Street is just one block
south of East Main St.
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Join Preservation Durham, Preservation North Carolina, and Uplift East Durham for the 3rd Annual East Durham Home Tour. Enjoy fun festivities and celebrate East Durham's fifth anniversary as a National Historic District while seeing homes for sale and houses that have been restored back into beautiful homes. There will be refreshments available for purchase, an old fashioned lawn sale, and the promise of a wonderful afternoon. Pick up information packets and maps between 1:00 and 4:00pm at the big yellow house at 201 S. Driver Street, just one block south of E. Main St. FREE. For more information, please call Preservation Durham at (919)-682-3036.
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EAST DURHAM CALLED BEST OLD HOUSE NEIGHBORHOOD
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Join Preservation Durham
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Become part of one of the most active and respected preservation organizations in the country! Receive our newsletter with details about our exciting schedule and get discounts on tickets for events including Lunch and Learn programs, the 2009 Preservation Awards, and our signature event, the Old Durham Tour. This year's tour will explore the Morehead Hill neighborhood on Saturday, May 2. For more information, please call (919)-682-3036. Contributions made to Preservation Durham are tax deductible as allowed by law.
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Preservation Durham Bestows 100th ID Plaque
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Preservation Durham has awarded its 100th plaque to recognize a historic property in the Bull City. These handsome, custom designed bronze markers identify properties that contribute to the historic fabric of Durham. Residential, commercial, and institutional properties are eligible for Preservation Durham Historic Plaques. Residential Plaques bear the historic name of the house and its date of construction. Commercial plaques also include some information about the history of the building.
Properties must have complete documentation of their history to qualify for a plaque. The application form and requirements are posted on this website, or for more information call the Preservation Durham office at (919)-682-3036.
MORE ABOUT PRESERVATION DURHAM PLAQUES
See our new interactive list of plaque owners!
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THE 5 POINTS LOAN COMPANY
ON MAIN STREET
BEARS PLAQUE #49.
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| Walking Tours Explore Downtown Historic District |
Preservation Durham's free Saturday morning walking tours explore different aspects of the Downtown Durham Historic District. Meet our entertaining and well-informed docents on Foster Street at the Durham Farmers' Market at 10:00am the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Saturday of each month for a glimpse into the history of the Bull City. Our free tours describe the tobacco industry in Durham and its importance in the city's history; the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement in Durham; and the unique architecture of the city that earned it National Historic District status in 1974.
MORE ABOUT PRESERVATION DURHAM WALKING TOURS
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BECOME A TOUR GUIDE! Preservation Durham needs volunteers to lead our walking tours of downtown Durham. Opportunities exist to lead Tobacco Heritage, Civil Rights Legacy, and Architecture & Landscape walking tours. Contact Tour Leader Andy Edmonds by email or call Preservation Durham at (919)-682-3036.
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Save Rougemont Depot
Rougemont Depot in its heyday.
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The Save Rougemont Depot Committee has partnered with Preservation Durham to raise funds to move and restore this historic building. Rougemont was one of many stops along the Lynchburg and Durham Railroad, which later became the Norfolk & Western Railroad. The current depot in this northern Durham County town was built in 1938 after fire destroyed the original building. The replacement building is very similar to the original in style and construction, except for some minor changes in placement of doors and windows.
After years of neglect, the historic depot is in need of extensive restoration to continue to serve the community. |
| The Save Rougemont Depot Committee hopes that the front and office portions can be used as a town hall (if Rougemont becomes incorporated) and the freight station portion will be converted into a town and train museum.
For more information, contact the Save Rougemont Depot Committee by email. Click the links below to learn more about the project and to contribute to the restoration.
The campaign to Save the Rougemont Depot was the topic at the November 2008 Lunch & Learn. |
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SAVE ROUGEMONT DEPOT CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEPOT RESTORATION |
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Buy a New Old House Through Preservation Durham
Buy a home through Preservation Durham's Endangered Properties Program. Preservation Durham uses the Endangered Properties Program to attach protective covenants to older homes throughout Durham to ensure that they are maintained and preserved. Check the listings on the EPF pages of our website. Some homes are fixer-uppers, others are move-in ready! Property owners can earn local and state preservation tax credits for renovating historic buildings in Durham.
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