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Director's Corner

March 21 2014 WrapUp

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The Jack Tar Motel, Police Headquarters site selection, the Rosenwald Schools Conference and more. (more…)

By info@preservationdurham.org, 9 years7 years ago
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Jack Tar Motel

Issue Background and Overview: The Jack Tar Motel, colloquially known as the “Oprah Building”, was built in 1962. It sits on the edge of CCB Plaza, and it was connected via skywalk to the original Washington Duke Hotel, which was across the street. It exhibits many features of classic 1960s Read more…

By info@preservationdurham.org, 9 years8 years ago
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