Carpenter's Store

1214 N. Mangum
North Durham/Duke Park National Historic District
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SOLD!!
Lot Size: ~0.21 acres
Square Feet: ~700 heated, 700 unfinished basement
Zoning: R-5
Neighborhood: Old North Durham

    This building was constructed in 1923 with funding from J.B. Mason, a banking executive who lived a few blocks down Magnum Street. The building originally had a flat roof, a set of plate glass windows flanking double doors and porch details suggesting neoclassical design elements. The roofline has changed, but the building still says corner store, which it was until the 1960s. The first grocer was H. Perry Carpenter, who lived across the street. Later Clyde E Copley, and his wife Alda managed the store, then called Magnum Street Grocery, until it closed. After a long period of vacancy the store was converted to a home in the 80s. The building now seeks a new owner who is looking for a unique living environment in the vibrant Old North Durham Neighborhood. The neighborhood has a very strong association that produces a quarterly newsletter and holds frequent neighborhood potlucks.

   This building is located in a National Register Historic District, making it eligible for historic tax credits. North Carolina both state and federal income tax credits are available for the certified rehabilitation of historic structures. For the rehabilitation of owner occupied homes certified historic structures (non-income producing properties) a 30% state tax credit is available. For more information on Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits contact HPSD (contact info above) or the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office at 919/733-6547 or at www.hpo.dcr.state.nc.us.

   The Historic Preservation Society of Durham is a 501(c)3 dedicated to preserving the history, architecture and cultural heritage of Durham and Durham County and to serve as an institution for the education of citizens through the promotion and appreciation of this heritage. As a part of this mission HPSD created the Endangered Properties Program which, to date, has saved over 15 structures. To learn more about the program and the houses that are being featured, visit www.preservationdurham.org/ep/available.html.
 

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