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Preservation Durham
www.preservationdurham.org
Preservation Durham's mission is to protect Durham’s
historic assets through Action, Advocacy, and Education.
A 501(c)3 corporation 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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Join Preservation Durham members and friends at Historic Hill House (900 South Duke Street) between 5:00 and 7:30pm on Thursday, September 23 for the final event celebrating our 35th Anniversary year! We also welcome Preservation North Carolina as special guests during their annual conference in Durham.
Tickets are $35. Please make reservations here, by contacting Preservation Durham at (919)-682-3036 or by email. Members, also look for an invitation in your postal mailbox.
For more information about Preservation Durham's 35th Anniversary celebration, call Preservation Durham at (919)-682-3036 or email 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, the Preservation Awards Luncheon, and our signature event, the Old Durham Tour. For more information, please call (919)-682-3036. Contributions made to Preservation Durham are tax deductible as allowed by law.
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Lunch and Learn Returns in October
Lunch and Learn returns in October for another season of exciting programs about Durham's history. This year we will meet at the new Pop's Restaurant at 605 West Main Street in West Village. Doors open at 11:30am and the programs begin at 12:00.
Lunch and Learn tickets are $20 for Preservation Durham members; $18 for Preservation Durham senior members, and $25 for the public. Season tickets for all four programs are available to Preservation Durham members for $70. Make your reservation with your credit card here or by calling the Preservation Durham office at (919)-682-3036 or emailing Preservation Durham. Send a check to PO Box 25411, Durham NC 27702. Events regularly sell out, so reserve your place early!
October 20, 2010: The Trinity College Historical Society Tim Pyatt, Duke University Archivist, will provide an overview of the Trinity College Historical Society. After lunch, as a special "dessert" we will be able to visit the Biddle Rare Book Room in Perkins Library to see some actual artifacts from the collection!
December 15, 2010: Holiday Traditions in Durham
Februray 16, 2011: Partners in the Field: Preservation Durham Documents East Durham
April 20, 2011: Hippie Hangouts: Durham in the 1970s.
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Historic Happy Hour New in 2010
Historic Happy Hour is a new series of events designed to provide a networking forum for folks interested in learning about preservation related issues in Durham. Join us after work to unwind and learn something from local professionals who are knowledgeable about various preservation topics. Mark your calendar now; gatherings are scheduled from 5:30-7:00pm on the third Thursdays of alternate months, September through May. Details of locations and speakers will be posted soon!
For more information, call the Preservation Durham office at (919)-682-3036 or email Preservation Durham.
Historic Happy Hour Season Schedule
September 16, 2010
November 18, 2010
January 20 16, 2011
March 17, 2011
May 19, 2011.
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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 from April through November for a glimpse into the history of the Bull City. Our free 90-minute 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.
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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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2010 Preservation Awards Announced
at June 16 Annual Meeting
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Preservation Durham members and friends met on June 16 at Tosca Ristorante Italiano in West Village for a delicious lunch and a program including the announcement of the 2010 Pyne Preservation Awards and Neighborhood Conservation Awards. The awards honor the homeowners, developers, and designers responsible for work on houses and commercial buildings that were renovated during the last year.
Award winners this year included homes in several neighborhoods throughout Durham; a factory that has been made over into artist's studios and apartments; a high school made over into a community center; a commercial block that is anchoring revitalization in its neighborhood, a historic baseball park, and a hot dog stand. The variety of projects is an good indicator of the vitality of the historic preservation now happening in the Bull City! For more information about the Preservation Durham awards or to become a member of Preservation Durham, contact the Preservation Durham office by phone at (919)-682-3036 or by email.
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The Historic Durham Athletic Park received
a 2010 Neighborhood Conservation Award
following recent renovations.
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MORE ABOUT PRESERVATION DURHAM AWARDS
MORE ABOUT THE 2010 ANNUAL MEETING
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2010 Places in Peril Announced
Lowe's Grove School is a Place in Peril
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Preservation Durham announced its first list of Places in Peril at the Leadership Lecture event in March. The new program is an effort to raise community awareness about Durham’s architectural and cultural history and galvanize public support for preservation of endangered parts of Durham's built environment. The list of Places in Peril in 2010 was chosen by public nomination and through activities of Preservation Durham in the community. To be
considered, a property must be culturally or historically significant, actively endangered, and able to benefit from increased public awareness about the property.
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2010 Places in Peril range from neglected inner city historic business districts to rural resources to the under-appreciated fabric of our historic neighborhoods. We are seeking the assistance of the media to help raise awareness and of the public to help insure the preservation of these properties. This is an ongoing effort of Preservation Durham to focus on the long-term preservation of Places in Peril and to remind the community that we are an organization to which they can come for information and help in preserving their heritage.
For more information about Places in Peril, contact the Preservation Durham office by phone at (919)-682-3036 or email Preservation Durham.
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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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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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