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41322
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A group of physicians purchased a building whose architectural history makes it a landmark. From features such as the reconstructed hardwood floors, their restaurant still reflects Mount Pleasant Mercantile General Store’s community spirit.
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Mount Pleasant--Description and travel; Mercantile General Store--see also Mt. Pleasant Hosiery Mill; Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society and Museum ; Historic buildings; Historic buildings--Conservation and restoration; Community landmarks; Rural health services; Architecture--20th century--small towns--Marble; Downtown revitalization--North Carolina
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28651
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The Coinjock Colored School in Barco, NC is one of about 800 Rosenwald Schools that were built in North Carolina. The school was recently moved to a new location and will be renovated as a shop and a museum. This will allow the school and stories from former students like Lorraine Perry to be preserved. The history of the school, the Rosenwald Schools, and life as a African American student in the segregated South are told.
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34978
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The Turnage Farmhouse in Fountain, North Carolina was once a home, store, and post office for the neighboring houses. Through time though, the property became rundown until one family member, Earl Trevathan, decided to buy his mother’s childhood home and restore it.
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34520
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Due to the revolving funds and hard work of the PNC, hundreds of properties have been saved from certain foreclosure and condemnation. This article features work done on six historic structures that have recently been saved by PNC and bought by private homeowners. Ranging from Civil War Union field hospitals to a funeral home in Wilmington, these properties are given new life by homeowners.
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North Carolina Preservation
(NoCar Oversize E 151 N6x), Vol. 148 Issue , Winter 2014-2015,
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34521
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Using examples from other PNC projects, this article outlines the practicality of using a preservation easement as a protective tool. Easements, or legal restrictions, allow for historic properties to be protected from commercial or corporate enterprises that wish to tear down the structures.
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North Carolina Preservation
(NoCar Oversize E 151 N6x), Vol. 148 Issue , Winter 2014-2015,
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27607
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The 175 year old Colonial Inn in Hillsborough has been condemned but permissions to destroy the structure have been denied. The historic property is a town landmark whose owner has been sued various times for neglecting the property. Concerned citizens are now trying to start an effort to restore the property to protect and celebrate Hillsborough’s history.
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34522
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The head of Preservation North Carolina reflects on the way historic preservation has helped in “keeping North Carolina, North Carolina”. With countless examples of the preservation projects occurring all over the state, he determines that preservation efforts has helped the local economy, revamp the historic buildings, incorporated more diverse narratives into historical research, and introduced more environmentally friendly practices to neighborhoods across the state.
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34524
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In Chapel Hill and Edenton, two historically significant houses were hit by trees and close to being condemned. But with help of local volunteers and shareholders, both houses were able to be repaired and restored to their former glory.
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34523
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In 1979, a bill was passed in the North Carolina that allowed for local governments to sell publicly owned historic properties to nonprofit preservation organizations without having to go to auction. Thirty years on, PNC has acquired over thirty properties from local governments and has been able to sell them or restore them under this legislation.
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23765
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Robert Griffin started Griffin Architects and Fireside Antiques in 1979 and takes on a variety of projects, from historic structures to custom homes.
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34525
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Despite the recession, this may be the time to buy historic houses in need of restoration. In North Carolina, tax incentives, lower renovation costs, reasonable purchase prices, and low interest rates can help homeowners make the most of their restoration projects.
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34526
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Since North Carolina expanded its historic rehabilitation tax credit program in 1998, over 1,300 projects have been completed. This has led to a rise in the economy, employment, and revenue for the state. It also allows homeowners a tax credit for their preservation efforts, and has been proven to be a highly effective tool for economic development for all parties involved.
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34527
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The City of Raleigh Planning Department conducted a survey on management practices for protecting neighborhood character. The survey concluded that city-wide rezoning, neighborhood conservation and local historic districts, and preservation easements all allow for the character of structures and neighborhoods to remain intact.
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9486
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The Greek Revival plantation house on Poplar Neck Plantation near Edenton dates to 1853. Simon and Nancy Rich purchased the 300-acre property in 1975. Lea discusses the renovation of the house and the old derelict Edenton Peanut Mill, which was built in 1909.
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9555
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A number of North Carolina cities are redeveloping proud symbols of their past. These include Goldsboro's downtown Union Station and Durham's minor league baseball field, the Durham Athletic Park, former home of the Durham Bulls.
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