The Upchurch-Williams House was successfully moved from its location at 7328 Roberts Road to 7213 Roberts Road in Apex on Tuesday, December 15, 2015! It received a lot of press coverage and was even featured on the FRONT PAGE of the News & Observer. You can find the link below: Upchurch-Williams House Move in Apex…
The George Upchurch house has been sold, and CAP is moving on to its next project to save the Upchurch-Williams House on Roberts Road in Apex. MORE TO COME
The 2015 Annual Anthemion Awards was held on Monday, September 28, 2015 at the Irregardless Cafe in Raleigh from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. This year, nine (9) projects and one individual received awards. Anthemion Awards recognize outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in historic preservation in Wake County. The name “Anthemion” was inspired by a classical design…
Capital Area Preservation, Inc. (CAP) moved the historic Franklin House from its current location at 6405 Holly Springs Road, Raleigh to a new location in Apex on Saturday, May 30, 2015. The Franklin House, with its vernacular coastal cottage form with Greek Revival detailing, is likely the oldest house still standing in Swift Creek Township….
Capital Area Preservation and the Wake County Historic Preservation Commission hosted the Annual Wake County Preservation Celebration on May 3, 2015 at the Dr. Thomas H. Avera House at 6600 Robertson Pond Road in Wendell from 3-5pm. Historic marker plaques were presented to four (4) new historic landmarks in Wake County. Over 100 people were in attendance…
The 2014 Anthemion Awards presentation at the Irregardless Cafe in Raleigh was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who came out! Over 120 people came to support the ten projects and individuals across Wake County for this year’s awards. Congratulations once again to the winners and thanks to everyone for your support! Anthemion Awards recognize outstanding…
The George Upchurch House is the older of two houses built by brothers in the late 19th century. The house features a triple-A roof, exterior rear brick chimneys, and Victorian details including a wraparound porch, fishscale shingles in the gables, and original front door with rounded glazed panels. Interior details include wood flooring, wood sheathing…
The 2014 Annual Wake County Preservation Celebration was a huge success! We had over 130 people attend this year’s event at the historic Page-Walker Hotel in Cary on Sunday, May 4! Thanks to everyone who came out to welcome the 4 new historic landmarks and encourage future success of the Wake County historic preservation program! …
Work on the Upchurch House is continuing to move along . The house was recently placed over its footings, had its foundations built, was lowered onto its foundation, and had the rails removed. Currently, preparations are being made to restore/rehabilitate some architectural features of the house (floorboards, floor joists, etc.) in preparations for a prospective buyer. Stay tuned for…
Thank you to everyone who submitted applications for an Anthemion Award this year! We had some great ones! The winners list is as follows: Heck-Pool House, 218 N. East Street, Raleigh (Residential Rehabilitation) 200 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh (Exterior Commercial Rehabilitation) 516 E. Jones Street, Raleigh (Residential Rehabilitation) Gulley-Mackie-Cooke House, 340 North Main Street,…
