We are throwing back to 1941, and Bowle’s Esso Service Station on Person Street in Raleigh. Historic buildings can be found everywhere in downtown Raleigh, but the purposes of those buildings change over the years. The gas station is now Gringo A Go Go, serving Mexican food rather than gasoline to its patrons. Happy Thursday!
#TBT – We are throwing back this Thursday to Kathleen in the 1990’s. She is pictured on the deck of her first house. You never forget your first home and the memories made there!
Today we are throwing back to 1907, and a postcard depicting Hillsborough Street (then spelled Hillsboro) in downtown Raleigh. The North Carolina State Capital is in the background.
#TBT: A view of the Cameron Village shopping center from the west side of Daniels Street, circa late 1950’s. Cameron Village, Raleigh’s first shopping center, was developed by J. Willie York. It was named for the former plantation grounds on which the project was constructed. It opened in 1949 with three stores and one restaurant. […]
We are throwing back to Christmas past with Jennifer Lange and her brother!
#TBT: The Raleigh Times paper boys, August 1914. The Raleigh Times began publishing in 1879 as the Press Visitor. The Times Building was erected in 1906 at 14 E. Hargett Street. In 1955, the paper was sold to the News and Observer, its main rival. On November 30th, 1989, the Raleigh Times put out its […]
#TBT: Today we are throwing back to Donna’s childhood. Her hair is a little shorter now, but the smile remains the same! Happy Thursday!
#TBT: Union Station at Nash Square in Raleigh, corner of Dawson and West Martin Street, 1928. Did you know that Raleigh incorporated five squares of green space in its original design? Only Nash Square and Moore Square remain. Union Station is now an office building.
Our #TBT today is throwing back to Jen’s childhood cuteness! Happy Thursday!
