Why is the 1978 Courthouse Building Under Historic Review? Durham County Courthouse (1978). Photo Source: opendurham.org The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is currently grappling with the County’s proposed changes to the 1978 courthouse, located at the north east corner of Main and Mangum Streets. Though not yet 50 years old, Read more…
City Center is a proposed 26-story tower to be located at the corner of Main, Corcoran and Parrish Streets. This project significantly impacts the Downtown Historic District and directly involves five historic structures on Main and Parrish Streets.
Tobacco Heritage Tour coming up, condo fever, and more… (more…)
Issue Background and Overview: The South Bank building, which sits at the Five Points intersection downtown, was built in 1974. The building, which is surrounded by parking, has poor siting. Additionally, the massing of the building is inconsistent with the surrounding area. However, in a time when 70’s era buildings Read more…
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…
Issue Background and Overview: In 2013, Durham County proposed a plan which called for tearing down this 1966 building, and turning the empty lot into a park. PD opposes this plan, because there is no reason to tear down a usable building and turn it an empty lot, which removes Read more…
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…
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 5:00-7:15 pm 3 tours, 45 minutes each Join PD as we give you special access to this privately-owned home, the only International Style house in Durham.
A Preservation Durham home tour, powered by Triangle Modernist Houses.