Hill's Raleigh (Wake County, N.C.) City Directory [1949], Part 2

Author: Hill Directory Company.
Publication date: 1949
Publisher: Hill Directory Co.
Number of Pages: 840

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Wake County Statistics-Area, 824 square miles; population, 109,544 (1940 U. S. Census); number of farm families, 8,500; estimated value of crops in 1947, around $24,000,000; value of farms, about $19,000,000.

North Carolina State Capitol

GENERAL VIEW

Raleigh is conveniently located on the main highways between the North and South, in the east-central portion of the state, in rolling country, on the fringe of that section of the Carolinas often referred to as the Piedmont.

Raleigh offers many attractions to the person interested in sports. There are four golf courses, a country club, swimming pools, riding trails. The streams and ponds surrounding Raleigh offer a variety of fishing material. The city is conveniently located to the famous fishing and hunting centers of the coastal section.

Raleigh has fifteen hotels serving upwards of 60,000 guests yearly. The rates are reasonable.

Whether one is looking for a central point for distribution, for head- quarters or branch-office location, or for some quiet and peaceful place to spend his declining years, Raleigh will have something about it that will please. The town is one of the beauty spots of the state. In Raleigh's business section one will find Colonial architecture surrounded by modern office bulldings. Throughout the city are quaint remnants of the old South, interspersed with the modern design of the new South. The people are friendly, courteous and hospitable. Regardless of what one expects of a home town, he will find that everything in Raleigh will fascinate him.

INTRODUCTION

HISTORIC RALEIGH

Raleigh abounds in historic eminence and noteworthy tradition. The first English settlement in America was made at Roanoke Island on the coast of North Carolina by Sir Walter Raleigh. The capital city of the state was named in his honor and in memory of this achievement.

The land upon which Raleigh had its beginning was purchased in 1792 as a location for the establishment of the state capital. The first capitol building was completed in 1794 and destroyed by fire in 1831. The present building, over 100 years old, is a recognized example of Doric architecture with few equals. It is noted for its beauty and design.

The 17th President of the U. S., Andrew Johnson, was born here. This famous old home now stands as a shrine in Pullen Park.

The State Hall of History here, with its collection of North Carolina historical records and important archives, attracts much interest.

Wakefield, the home of Joel Lane, erected in 1760, is owned and pre- served by the Carolina Dames. This Colonial home was erected in the old town of Bloomsbury, which was the county seat of Wake County, in 1771.

The oldest bank building in North Carolina still stands on the property of Christ Church. It is the present rectory. It was huilt in 1795 as the State Bank.

Many visitors in Raleigh are likewise interested in monuments and memorials of famous North Carolinians on Capitol Square and in State department buildings.

Three points of special beauty in Raleigh are Dix Hill, Country Club, and the Federal Cemetery.

A CENTER OF EDUCATION

Raleigh, with six colleges and an excellent public school system, has long been recognized as an outstanding center of education.

The North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering was established by legislative enactment in 1889. It is one of the leading agri- cultural and mechanical colleges in the South. There are 45 major buildings in the plant. It had an enrollment-constantly growing-of 3,229 in 1945-46. It embraces three schools-Agriculture and Forestry, Engineering and Textile. Also Division of Teacher Education and Basic Division of the College.

Raleigh Little Theatre

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Meredith College, a Baptist college for women, was opened in 1897. For many years it was located near the Capitol and now occupies a modern plant completed in 1925, two miles from the city on the Hillsboro Road. Courses are offered in arts, sciences and music. The enrollment in 1945-46 was 665.

St. Mary's School and Junior College, operated by the Episcopal Church of the Carolinas, was founded in 1842. The highest standards are main- tained, with all academic courses fully accredited by the Southern Asso- ciation. The annual sessions offer the students 35 weeks of classroom work. An average of twenty states are represented in annual enrollment, which, in 1945-46 was 302 resident, day and special students.

Peace, a junior college for women, owned by the Presbyterians of North Carolina, was opened in 1872. It offers standard and general junior college courses, college preparatory course, and special courses in art, music. home economics and commercial subjects. A number of modern buildings have been added recently, and the enrollment has grown rapidly. In 1945-46 it was 310.

The North Carolina School for the White Blind was established by legislative enactment in 1845. The present plant was completed in 1923 at a cost of $1,300,000. It is a standard high school and the only one of its type in the U. S. with this rating. It specializes in vocational training.

The well-equipped and modern public school system of Raleigh has 17 buildings, including two high schools. There are also three parochial schools.

King's Business College, Hardbarger's Secretarial School, Hoyle's Secre- tarial School, and Raleigh School of Commerce are well-organized colleges here for business training.

St. Augustine's College (Episcopal) for colored men and women was opened in 1868. It includes the Bishop Tuttle School and the St. Agnes Training School for Nurses. It has 110 acres of land in the northeast section of the city. St. Agnes Hospital is operated in conjunction with this insti- tution.

The State School for the Negro Deaf and Dumb was established in 1868. A new plant erected at a cost of $250,000, is located on Highway No. 70, three miles southeast of the city.

Shaw University, founded in 1865, is the oldest institution in the South for the education of colored men and women. The university has 11 build- ings. Degrees of A. B. and B. S. are conferred.

THINGS TO SEE IN RALEIGH

STATE CAPITOL BUILDING-Located head Fayetteville St., is con- sidered one of the seven perfect pieces of Doric architecture in the world. Monuments and public memorials on Capitol Square: Senator Z. B. Vance, Gov. Charles B. Aycock, Dr. Charles D. McIver, Henry L. Wyatt, Worth Bagley, George Washington, Women of the Confederacy.

STATE LIBRARY, SUPREME COURT ROOM-Located in State Library building, on E. Morgan St. (Open 9:00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. week days. Closes at 1:00 P. M. Saturdays. Summer hours: 8:30 A. M. to 4:30 P. M., closing at 12:30 Saturdays).

HALL OF HISTORY-Located in new State Office building.

STATE MUSEUM-Located in Agricultural building annex, Edenton and Halifax Streets. (Open 9:00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. week days. Sunday, 1:00 P. M. to 5:00 P. M. Open until 6:00 P. M. during summer).

CHRIST CHURCH RECTORY-Located corner Wilmington and Edenton Streets. Built in 1818 to house State Bank. Used since 1873 as rectory.

GOVERNOR'S MANSION-Located on N. Blount Street.

OLIVIA RANEY LIBRARY-Located corner Hillsboro and Salisbury Streets. (Open 9:30 A. M. to 9:00 P. M. week days. Sunday, 2:00 P. M. to 6:00 P. M.)

ANDREW JOHNSON'S BIRTHPLACE-Located in Pullen Park, back of State College. Built in 1800. 17th President of U. S. born here.

HOUSE OF JOEL LANE-Located in 700 block W. Hargett Street. Site for city of Raleigh was purchased from Mr. Lane. Built in 1760.

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N. C. SCHOOL FOR WHITE BLIND-Located near Pullen Park. Estab- lished by Legislature in 1845. (Visitors received at any time).

STATE HOSPITAL-Located at Dix Hill on Boylan Drive in southwest- ern part of city. (Open each day except Sunday 2:00 P. M. to 4:00 P. M. No visitors on Sundays or in the mornings).

STATE PENITENTIARY-Faces 800 block W. Morgan Street. (Gas chamber open week days 8:00 A. M. to 4:30 P. M. Prisoners may be visited Sundays 9:00 A. M. to 11:00 A. M. and 1:00 P. M. to 4:00 P. M.)

DRAMA CENTER-The Drama Center is located on Pogue Street near State College. It embodies an amphitheatre, which seats 3,000 people, and a Little Theatre building, which seats 300.

STATE ART GALLERIES-The North Carolina State Art Society Gal- leries are located in the Library Building across from the Capitol on Morgan Street. The Galleries maintain changing exhibitions of contemporary paint- ing, and display the Phifer Collection, a group of art works left to the State Art Society by the late Robert Phifer, of Concord, N. C. The State Art Galleries are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M., and on Saturday from 9:00 A. M. to 1:00 P. M.

FEDERAL CEMETERY-Rock Quarry Road, southeast corner E. Davie . Street.

N. C. STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND ENGINEERING- Located at 2205 Hillsboro Street. Established in 1889.

MEREDITH COLLEGE-A Baptist college for women. Located about two miles from city on Hillsboro Road. Opened in 1897.

ST. MARY'S SCHOOL-Largest and oldest girls' school in U. S. owned and controlled by Episcopal Church. Located 900 Hillsboro Street. Founded in 1842.

PEACE JUNIOR COLLEGE-A Presbyterian school for girls. Located northern end of Wilmington Street. Opened in 1872.

SHAW UNIVERSITY (COLORED)-Oldest institution in South for edu- cation of colored men and women. Founded in 1865. Located 100 E. South Street.

ST. AUGUSTINE'S COLLEGE (COLORED)-An Episcopal college for colored men and women. Opened in 1869. Located eastern section of city.

War Memorial, N. C. State College Campus

INTRODUCTION

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is a substantial well-organized and well-represented body with over 1,500 members. The membership co-operates in a wide variety of activities in commercial development. The Chamber added an industrial department in 1947, and now has under way an indus- trial development program for Raleigh. The Chamber also has a complete information service, with inquiries given careful and prompt consideration, and visitors are always welcome. The main offices of the Chamber are located in the Sir Walter Hotel Building, 17-19 W. Davie Street, and the Industrial Department has its offices at 6 E. Davie Street.

Birthplace of Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the U. S.

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Hill's Raleigh (Wake County, N.C.) City Directory [1949], Part 2

Author: Hill Directory Company. Publication date: 1949 Publisher: Hill Directory Co. Number of Pages: 840

Author: Hill Directory Company.
Publication date: 1949
Publisher: Hill Directory Co.
Number of Pages: 840