The mission of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission is to identify, preserve, protect, and promote Raleigh’s historic resources.
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Historic Landmark Changes Hearing January 5
On the evening of January 5 a joint public public hearing with City Council is being held for the Hubert & Marguerite Haywood House and the Josephus Daniels House. Information on how to speak at the virtual City Council meeting is here.
Lustron House For Sale!
A joint venture with RHDC, Preservation North Carolina and the City of Raleigh has saved our last known intact Lustron House from destruction. Click here for photos of the move and next steps. To purchase the property visit PNC (assembly required)!
COA Submittal Process
All applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness (Major and Minor Work) must be submitted through the City of Raleigh's new Permit and Development Portal. Applications will no longer be accepted by mail or in-person. Historic preservation staff is available to help applicants. Questions may be emailed to RHDC (rhdc@rhdc.org).
Oakwood National Register Report Update
Thanks to everyone who participated in the survey! More information on the project is here. The completed report is being reviewed bu the Research Committee.
Dorothea Dix Park Master Plan
RHDC has formed an ad hoc committee to follow and assist as the plan is implemented. RHDC recognizes the City’s immense responsibility as steward of a legacy site of deep historic and cultural significance both to the City of Raleigh, as well as the State of North Carolina. This project, for which authenticity is key, will indeed define Raleigh for generations to follow. RHDC supports the proposed retention of approximately half of the campus’ built environment to serve a variety of new uses while reserving some for future uses. These tangible expressions of Dix’s noble efforts provide an unparalleled opportunity to meet a myriad of community needs that otherwise might not be readily available, all while preserving the physical history of the site and its stories. Read RHDC's January 2019 memo to City Council. Read the 2018 memo here.
Architectural Survey Update
Check out the 2017 update to Raleigh's Architectural Survey.
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