May is Preservation Month, and the Raleigh Historic Development Commission is celebrating with a tour of five historic properties in the Capitol Square HD! The fundraising event is self-guided with the full mobile experience available via the local history app found at http://www.raleighhistoric.org/
Have you ever wanted to visit the picturesque Water Tower, one of Raleigh's Historic Landmarks? Well, this is your chance! The 85' tower was built in 1887 and has been home to Raleigh Water Company and the American Institute of Architects, North Carolina Chapter, to name a few! It is also one of the city's best examples of adaptive reuse for a building slated for demolition. Come take the tour and learn about Raleigh's unique history in the heart of downtown. See you there!
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