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1766
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The railroad in North Carolina brought progress and prosperity to communities along its route. The 1991 Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act contains provisions allocating money for the preservation and rehabilitation of historic rail depots
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15265
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The Garden Club of North Carolina's agenda for 1939 was to encourage restoration of historic homes. The objective was to find and document appropriate homes and then encourage buyers to invest in and preserve the buildings. One of the club's efforts was the restoration of the Jacob Stiewalt House, an 1821 example of neo-classic architecture.
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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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Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 31 Issue 33, August 2014, p7
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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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492
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Stipe discusses the changes that have occurred in the preservation field over the last forty years, takes a critical look at the role of the federal government, and advocates more control on the local level.
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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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North Carolina Preservation (NoCar Oversize E 151 N6x), Vol. 138 Issue , Spring 2011, p3-4, il