Another favorite structure from the past, Metropolitan Hall (aka. The Market House), is back in Raleigh news. In a ceremony this morning at Fire Station 1 on Davie Street, the building’s former bell was returned to City custody by NC State. According to the City, no one is quite sure how State came to be in possession of the historic bell, but they have had it for over 60 years, and decided it was time for it to go back to its rightful owner.

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The Joel Lane Museum House is in need of your help.

Unfortunately, there’s not much left in Raleigh that represents the creative mind of one of the city’s most influential architects, A.G. Bauer.  Most of his buildings are long gone due to the rejection of the ornamental design in the 1960s and 70s, but one of his most heartfelt projects is still standing in Oakwood Cemetery—his wife’s tombstone—which marks the end of this amazing architect’s short career.

Ghost of Meredith Past…

In keeping with Fair fun, here is an undated photo of two kids enjoying the gluttony of the NC State Fair. I don’t think you’ll be finding a 5 cent hot dog this year, but at least you can probably snag one that is fried.

With all the talk about the end of Yancy’s, and what might become of that space, it’s interesting to take a look at the importance in Raleigh history that piece of land holds. The area of Fayetteville Street that houses Yancy’s and The Hudson used to be home to one of the most popular spots in the city.

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