Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Archticturally, many of these don't seem that important to me. I note the article often points to memories of activities at these sites as justification for preservation, rather than attributes of the buildings themselves.
Were we reading the same article???
These buildings are of their time and represent some of the best architecture of the era in city. It's a crying shame to lose any of them. I am particularly saddened by the recent loss of the folded slab roof of NC State's bookstore.
I am absolutely DISTRAUGHT that I missed the Water Garden on 70. I passed that sign a million and one times, kind of wondered what it was, and thought vaguely of stopping once or twice. I would have absolutely ADORED it, and now I've missed my chance!
I am very saddened to hear this...not just the news of some of Raleigh's recent (architectural) history being destroyed for "Bigger and Better Stuff", but also posters reactions to it. I am sorry Raleigh's history and what makes/made it Raleigh, means nothing to so many. The mighty buck rules!
That's very disappointing to see these building will be demolished. Every time they tear down one of Raleigh's old familiar landmarks it's like chipping away a little chunk out of me.
Only people who give a damn about the historical significance of these buildings would care, of course.
Care that they are going, perhaps, but do these people care that these buildings are "here"? Seems not, or they wouldn't have fallen into dis-use and disrepair. It does not seem that the populace has supported having these buildings.
Care that they are going, perhaps, but do these people care that these buildings are "here"? Seems not, or they wouldn't have fallen into dis-use and disrepair. It does not seem that the populace has supported having these buildings.
Not always true. We have many property owners here in Durham who have become absolutely notorious for letting historic homes and other buildings fall into a state of disrepair through sheer neglect, even when there have been purchase offers made by people who wanted to rehab and repurpose them. The decisions (or lack of them) made by those owners is not at all representative of the will of the populace.
Even the article linked in the OP's post states that several of the buildings aren't "historically significant" but they have a history about them.
"It’s unlikely anyone could make the argument that the Brewery or the buildings around it are architecturally significant enough to warrant preserving. However, character and importance sometimes aren’t defined in the appearance of a building, but in the life and character that resides inside."
So the person writing the article is showing their bias because of memories they may have in those buildings. Sometimes memories trump making a good decision.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
