Author: Joe A. Mobley
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1614232962
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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Since its establishment in 1792 as the "permanent and unalterable seat of government of the state of North Carolina," Raleigh has seen many changes. Historian Joe Mobley offers a detailed and compelling portrait of North Carolina's capital as it has evolved from town to thriving metropolis, from the Civil War and Reconstruction through the Great Depression and Raleigh's coming of age in the decades following World War II. Learn about the many obstacles Raleigh has overcome on its way to becoming a major center of economic, social and political life in North Carolina.
Author: Joe A. Mobley
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 632
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Presents a comprehensive social history of North Carolina by focusing on dozens of historic sites and the lives of ordinary people who lived and worked nearby. First published in 1983 as a five-volume series, this illustrated state history is now revised and available in a single volume.
Author: K. Todd Johnson
Publisher: HPN Books
ISBN: 1935377108
Category : Business enterprises
Languages : en
Pages : 129
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Author: Jennifer A. Kulikowski
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738514406
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
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North Carolina's capital city of Raleigh, nestled in the heart of the state, is a picturesque oak-canopied community founded in 1792. One of the few planned state capitals within the United States, the city has experienced tremendous growth since its creation, expanding from a small but busy 18th-century town to the modern-day anchor for one of America's largest technological centers. Historic Raleigh traces the city's transformation from its earliest days as a seat of state government to one of the South's premier Southern cities. Incorporating more than 200 vintage photographs, this volume features state government buildings such as the State Capitol and the Executive Mansion; six institutions of higher learning, including NC State, Meredith College, and Shaw University; the changing face of downtown and Fayetteville Street, which once was the heart of Raleigh's commercial district; the suburban explosion that began with Cameron Village, the first shopping center in the Southeast; the evolution of Raleigh's multi-cultural neighborhoods; and celebrations hosted by the city, including the state fair. The images, coupled with informative text, also delve into the ways in which national events, such as world wars and the Civil Rights Movement, affected Raleigh on the local level.
Author: North Carolina
Publisher:
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Category : Constitutional law
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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Author: Mine Labour Organisations (Wenela) Ltd
Publisher:
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Category : Labor supply
Languages : en
Pages : 82
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Author: Norman D. Anderson
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738568720
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
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Raleigh: North Carolina's Capital City on Postcards contains more than two hundred postcard images, which together capture much of what life was like in the "City of Oaks" and its neighbors in Wake County during the first half of the twentieth century. The Raleigh area has experienced tremendous growth since World War II, and much of what is fondly remembered by old-timers has been lost to the demands of development and the rigors of time. Some of the well-known landmarks, businesses, and characters, however, were captured on film by enterprising postcard photographers who were unknowingly creating an invaluable archive of historical data which now gives us an insight into the way life was lived in North Carolina's capital during the "Golden Age of Postcards." This wonderful new book brings to life the history of this diverse and dynamic region through carefully selected postcards from that era, accompanied by informative and insightful captions as well as a helpful essay on the history and importance of postcards.
Author: Amber Nimocks
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762766220
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 224
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A first edition, Insiders' Guide to Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to what is one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill area.
Author: North Carolina. Constitutional Convention
Publisher:
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Category : Constitutional law
Languages : en
Pages : 500
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Author: North Carolina. State Department of Archives and History
Publisher:
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Category : North Carolina
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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