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AVAILABLE FOR RESTORATION: Help Save This Lovely Lady in Raleigh! The P. Edgar Furr House is an impressive Queen Anne-st...
06/11/2026

AVAILABLE FOR RESTORATION: Help Save This Lovely Lady in Raleigh!

The P. Edgar Furr House is an impressive Queen Anne-style house in Raleigh’s highly desirable Glenwood-Brooklyn neighborhood built in 1913. The house incorporated the latest design trends of the era, including a wraparound porch topped by decorative gables and fanlight. The stunning front door features a wide fanlight and sidelights with bold Craftsman muntin designs allowing natural light into the front entrance parlor. The tall, spacious rooms feature pocket doors, stained wood mantels with tile surrounds including a notable rift-cut white oak corner mantel in the entrance, original light fixtures with push button switches, plaster walls and picture molding, and a Craftsman-inspired stained glass window.

This stylish gem has been vacant in recent years and suffered from significant deferred maintenance. Still, the house has retained much of its original features and materials, some stored onsite, which translates to an excellent investment for a buyer searching for a great historic house in a walkable downtown Raleigh neighborhood. Located in both local and National Register historic districts, the property is eligible for historic rehabilitation tax credits.

Time is of the essence for our newest endangered property. A Demolition by Neglect action was filed last year and is delayed through this Fall. Help us save this architectural beauty from becoming yet another Raleigh teardown.

View the full listing at https://www.presnc.org/properties/p-edgar-furr-house/

1,723 sq ft | 0.17 acres | $669,000 | Zoning: Residential

Cathleen Turner, Piedmont Regional Director, Preservation NC
919-832-3652 ext. 240 | [email protected]


📸Documentary photo as it appeared in 1976. From the General Negative Collection, State Archives of NC.

🧹VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Join Preservation NC for a SAFE DAY (Saving Architecture For Everyone) at the Z. W. Evans House in E...
06/10/2026

🧹VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Join Preservation NC for a SAFE DAY (Saving Architecture For Everyone) at the Z. W. Evans House in Edenton THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 13. SAFE Days are an important part of PNC’s Endangered Properties Program where volunteers assist with cleanup to help us bring a property to market.

🏠The Z. W. Evans House, built 1883-84, is located just north of the charming coastal town of Edenton. The appearance of the house dates from a 1917 expansion designed by architect Walter S. Pardee of Minneapolis, MN. The architect, who had married into the Evans family, displayed his admiration of Frank Lloyd Wright in the deep exterior eaves and austere trim. The house was first sold through PNC’s Endangered Properties Program in 2000. Though it was occupied and well-maintained into the 2010s, it fell into disrepair after its elderly owner could no longer maintain its care. Materials have been removed inside the house and overgrown vegetation removed outside, but much cleanup work remains to prepare it for marketing. The property will be sold subject to PNC covenants and a Rehabilitation Agreement with the new buyer.

🤝Come out this Saturday to help us prepare for the home’s next preservation chapter! Visit PresNC.org for details.

Over 400 of you Ramble’d on Saturday! 😍🏠And after 16 incredible sites, we capped off the day at Ayr Mount, Hillsborough’...
06/10/2026

Over 400 of you Ramble’d on Saturday! 😍🏠

And after 16 incredible sites, we capped off the day at Ayr Mount, Hillsborough’s most iconic landmark. Thanks to the generosity of , guests enjoyed refreshments on the grounds and the privilege of touring the historic interiors.

Thank you to our homeowners, site hosts, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners who made this event possible. Opening your spaces to visitors is no small undertaking, and we are incredibly grateful for your time and hospitality!

Extra special thanks to:

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And to everyone who attended, explored, and asked questions—thank you too. We loved sharing this special day and can’t wait to do it again at:

Many Pines / Flat Rock / Saturday, August 22

This week, we're introducing our June America 250 Across NC series with a study of North Carolina's Romantic Era Archite...
06/05/2026

This week, we're introducing our June America 250 Across NC series with a study of North Carolina's Romantic Era Architecture. NC’s 19th century Romantic Era was inspired by an artistic, literary, musical, and intellectual movement that began in Europe. Romanticism emphasized emotion and beauty over the logic and order of the previous Neoclassical Period. Romantic Era architecture chronicled wealth derived from cotton and to***co booms and the rise of industrialization beginning in 1844.

Today, we're launching the June series with some architectural details that define the Romantic Era: heavy bracketed eaves, paired arched windows, mansard roofs, and patterned brick and shingles. Follow along this month as we explore Romantic Era styles in more detail.

Our America 250 in NC series only focuses on properties that are protected by our preservation covenants. These are legally-binding protections that owners place on a property and are monitored by PNC in perpetuity.

Meet our 2026 Summer Interns!MYRICK HOWARD PRESERVATION INTERN: ALLIE COOKAllie is a rising junior at Connecticut Colleg...
06/04/2026

Meet our 2026 Summer Interns!

MYRICK HOWARD PRESERVATION INTERN: ALLIE COOK
Allie is a rising junior at Connecticut College where she is currently pursuing a double major in Architectural Studies and Anthropology with a concentration in Archaeology. Allie is engaged in the college's center for community action, and also serves as the Chair of Sustainability of the Student Government Association. Allie will be assisting PNC's Endangered Properties team with inspections of some of the 900+ historic properties protected by PNC. Allie looks forward to learning more about North Carolina's historic properties and the field of historic preservation.

RICHARD HAMPTON JENRETTE FOUNDATION INTERN: GEORGIA BURRESS
Georgia is a dual degree master student from UNC Charlotte, studying public history and architecture, with a critical heritage concentration. Originally from Burlington NC, Georgia's research focuses include historic home preservation, Southern history post Civil War, African American history, and Women's history. Georgia earned her BA in history from Appalachian State University in December 2024. This summer, Georgia will assist PNC in creating a feasibility study for reuse of the Stanford Community Center in Duplin County, a property protected by PNC since 2000.

These internships are made possible by generous donors who endowed the Myrick Howard Preservation Internship in honor of his retirement after 45 years of leadership at PNC, and by a 2026 grant from the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation. Their work will support our Endangered Properties Program while providing them with real-world experience in the field of historic preservation.

FOR SALE: THE DENTIST'S HOUSE, APEX✨Extraordinary Southern Classic backing up to Jordan Lake’s hundreds of preserved woo...
06/04/2026

FOR SALE: THE DENTIST'S HOUSE, APEX

✨Extraordinary Southern Classic backing up to Jordan Lake’s hundreds of preserved wooded acres. 20 minutes to RDU airport, 20 minutes to Pittsboro and 10 minutes to downtown Apex!

Built in 1929, this picturesque farmhouse once served as both the home and office for one of Apex’s first dentists. It was saved from development and moved to its current location in 2000 with upgrades and additions, and many more since.

An extra deep front porch welcomes you into the inviting foyer. Original structure includes 4BR/3BA, a third floor bonus room and beautiful light-filled office area. Many historic details have been retained, including picture rails, floors, doors, hardware, claw-foot tub — even a fold out ironing board!

Added in the back is a huge studio/gym/game room/shop — over 1,000 sq ft including a large balcony on three sides which adjoins a large brick patio and a Trex topped deck.

Beautifully landscaped grounds, featuring mature trees and perennial gardens as well as a historic to***co barn, custom chicken coop, large salt-water plunge pool, koi pond with waterfall, fenced backyard, blueberry, blackberry and fig bushes, bluetooth irrigation, and even an old corn crib.

The property has been certified as a bird friendly habitat by the New Hope Bird Alliance. There is walking access to White Oak Creek, a waterway that serves as a regular nesting site for bald eagles and connects to Jordan Lake, a great local spot for boating and hiking.

In 2011, the home made local history again when it was featured in the independent film The Carrington Event as the home of the fictional Carrington family. It’s also included in the Chatham County Historical Association’s catalog of homes. Come see this one!

📍816 NC Highway 751, Apex NC 27523, Chatham County
🔑$1,100,000 | 4,509 sq ft | Lot Size: 2.71 acres | Zoning: Residential
❓Contact: Ken Tunnell, REALTOR®/Broker, Weaver Street Realty & Auction | 919-291-5245 | [email protected]
🌐Full listing at https://weaverstreetrealty.com/homes-for-sale-details/816-NC-HIGHWAY-751-APEX-NC-27523/10150213/89

THIS SATURDAY in Hillsborough: hand-carved mantels, original hardware, pocket doors, stained glass, wavy glass, glass-fr...
06/03/2026

THIS SATURDAY in Hillsborough: hand-carved mantels, original hardware, pocket doors, stained glass, wavy glass, glass-front cabinets, Masonic treasures, mill stones, wraparound porches, towering magnolias, bricks on bricks on bricks, tended gardens, and one person whispering, “I wish my house had ceilings this tall.”

Side effects may include: excessive photos of grand staircases, newfound opinions about decorative objects, and the urge to point at pocket doors that slide like a small miracle.

At no extra charge: boxwood hedges, flagstone paths, built-ins (all types), tall baseboards, whiskey tasting, one string quartet, sundials + plenty of inspiration.

And don’t forget to tag us in your photos, we love seeing the tour through your eyes!

🎟️ Tickets on sale at PresNC.org/Events

HILLSBOROUGH RAMBLE - Saturday, June 6Think you’ve seen it all? What about over 1,200 miniature American folk art buildi...
05/31/2026

HILLSBOROUGH RAMBLE - Saturday, June 6

Think you’ve seen it all?

What about over 1,200 miniature American folk art building models?

How about NC’s oldest Masonic Lodge?

Ever attended a summer’s evening reception at Ayr Mount (1815)?

Join PNC and our partners, The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation, for an exciting tour showcasing ten historic properties, including several private homes.

10:00-12:00 PRE-RAMBLE GARDEN TOUR at Moorefields
12:00-4:00 HILLSBOROUGH RAMBLE
4:00-5:00 TOUR & RECEPTION at Ayr Mount

And don’t forget to enjoy lunch on your own at one Hillsborough’s many incredible restaurants!

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Raleigh, NC
27611

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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