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Photography & Stories of Forgotten Places
Thomas Day: Master Craftsman and Free Man of Color

Thomas Day: Master Craftsman and Free Man of Color

No craftsman of their day left a more indelible mark on North Carolina than Thomas Day, whose personal story is as fascinating as his skill as a woodworker.

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Family House Was The Site Of A Tragedy In 1935

Family House Was The Site Of A Tragedy In 1935

Built around 1850, this home has many stories hidden within its walls and one particularly tragic story that came to define it.

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Iconic Symbol Of Rural Americana Still Stands

Iconic Symbol Of Rural Americana Still Stands

This old country store was much like so many others shops of its day that residents relied on for supplies and connection to their community.

But this one was propelled to national fame in 1939 when a famous photographer from California passed through this quiet crossroads in rural North Carolina.

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Daffodil Ghost Gardens of the South

Daffodil Ghost Gardens of the South

If you’ve ever wondered about daffodils that appear every Spring, they hold an interesting story and fascinating clues to the past.

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Antebellum Home in Danger of Demolition

Antebellum Home in Danger of Demolition

This massive home started as a modest log cabin and was the first permanent structure in the village. Today, it sits empty and in danger of being demolished.

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For Sale | Historic House and Tavern in North Carolina

For Sale | Historic House and Tavern in North Carolina

This historic home and tavern in North Carolina dates to 1804 and undoubtedly holds some fascinating tales. And although its been empty for years, it might have another chance if a willing preservationist steps up!

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Antebellum Cottage in North Carolina To Be Rehabilitated

Antebellum Cottage in North Carolina To Be Rehabilitated

Built in 1850, this antebellum cottage is for sale in a small North Carolina town with a fascinating story.

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Masonic Lodge Serves Community for 170 Years

Masonic Lodge Serves Community for 170 Years

A Masonic Lodge was founded here in 1852 and still meets to this day.

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North Carolina Church founded in 1839 along the Great Wagon Road

North Carolina Church founded in 1839 along the Great Wagon Road

Early settlers to North Carolina established this Lutheran Church in 1839 in Davie County along the Great Wagon Road

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Historic Farmhouse in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Historic Farmhouse in the Blue Ridge Mountains

This farmhouse from 1889 holds the stories of a family that helped build its surrounding community. Today it sits empty and is for sale.

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