Record #:

28304

Author(s):

Anonymous

Abstract:

A collection of photographs of the historic Hayti neighborhood in Durham show its cultural and business life along Pettigrew and Fayetteville streets before urban renewal caused much of it to disappear. Photos show the Regal Theater, R.S. McGhee Coal Co., the Bull City Barber Shop, St. Joseph’s A.M.E Church, and views of the main streets.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 36, September 2007, pOnline Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Neighborhood--Durham; African American neighborhoods--Durham; Hayti (Durham, N.C.)

Record #:

8523

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

The Parrish Street Project began in Durham in 2002. The plans call for the creation of a museum without walls--a set of outdoor kiosks, sculpture, photography, and shop windows that allow visitors to explore the history of the street from the street.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 4, Jan 2007, p10-11 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African American neighborhoods--Durham

Record #:

2589

Author(s):

Jones, Beverly W.

Abstract:

Within the Hayti district in Durham in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Afro-Americans built strong economic and social institutions, although they were still rigidly segregated elsewhere.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 35 Issue 1, Fall 1995, p27-31, il, por

Subject(s):

African American business enterprises--Durham; Segregation--Durham; African American neighborhoods--Durham

Record #:

15900

Author(s):

Hill, Laura

Abstract:

The Crest Street area in Durham, North Carolina is an established, low-income, African American neighborhood. Previously on the low list of the city's agenda, the neighborhood was slated to be destroyed for a highway expansion. But upon negotiations, the entire Crest Street community was relocated.

Source:

Carolina Planning (NoCar HT 393 N8 C29x), Vol. 12 Issue 1, Summer 1986, p25-33, f

Subject(s):

African American neighborhoods--Durham

Record #:

28303

Author(s):

Currin, Grayson Haver

Abstract:

Dianne Pledger is leading renewed growth and spirit in the historical Hayti neighborhood in Durham. Pledger is head of the nonprofit St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation and is using history, art, blues music, and new programs like slam poetry to connect the neighborhood with Durham’s broader community. The history of the neighborhood as a once-thriving community of African-American owned businesses and culture is detailed. Pledger’s tireless work rebuilding the community through the foundation is also detailed.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 36, September 2007, pOnline Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Neighborhood--Durham; Culture--North Carolina; African American neighborhoods--Durham; Hayti (Durham, N.C.)