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 ...

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Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill area. Your Travel Destination. Your Home.

A city that began as a roadhouse with a jail for the drunks deserves an unorthodox account of its past. This book follows no chronology, offering instead little-known facts, curious tid-bits, and wild and zany tales from the city's past.

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 ...

It’s all about big-city horizons under small-town skies. 100 Things to Do in Raleigh Before You Die is a handpicked itinerary of the most inviting attractions, including hidden gems, suggested itineraries, and insiders’ tips for ...

... Raleigh are not fraternity pledges trying to earn their letters . They're rickshaw drivers , and they love their jobs , even though they work for tips only . Raleigh Rickshaw has been operat- ing in and around downtown for about three ...

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