Historic Oakwood facts for kids
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Oakwood Historic District
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Oakwood Confederate Cemetery
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 Location in North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Location | Roughly bounded by N. Boundary, Person, Jones, and Linden Sts., and Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh, North Carolina |
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| Area | 190 acres (77 ha) |
| Architect | Briggs, T.H; Et al. |
| Architectural style | Second Empire, Queen Anne, Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 74001380 (original) 87001787 (increase 1) 87002235 (increase 2) 88003044 (increase 3) |
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| Added to NRHP | June 25, 1974 |
| Boundary increases | October 21, 1987 January 6, 1988 January 9, 1989 |
Historic Oakwood is a special neighborhood in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. It's famous for its beautiful old houses and its history. Many of the homes here are built in the Victorian style.
Oakwood is also home to the Historic Oakwood Cemetery. It is very close to the North Carolina State Capitol building. In the 1800s, many important people from Raleigh lived in Oakwood.
This neighborhood is North Carolina's biggest collection of 19th-century homes that are still standing. It was one of Raleigh's first neighborhoods for middle-class families. Unlike newer neighborhoods, Oakwood grew slowly, one house at a time.
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What Makes Oakwood Special?
Oakwood is known for its unique architectural styles. You can see homes built in the Second Empire, Queen Anne, and Italianate styles. These are all types of Victorian architecture.
Later on, other house styles were built here too. These include the bungalow, the American Foursquare, and the American Craftsman style. You can also find the Minimal Traditional house style. This mix of styles shows how the neighborhood grew over time.
Fun Events in Oakwood
Oakwood is also famous for its special events. Every Christmas, there's a Candlelight Tour. During this tour, some private historic homes open their doors. Visitors can step inside and see how people lived long ago.
There is also a Garden Tour. This tour lets people explore the amazing gardens in Oakwood. The Oakwood Gardening Club works hard to keep these gardens beautiful.
Oakwood's Historic Recognition
Oakwood is a very important historical place. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. This means it is recognized by the United States government for its historical value. More parts of the neighborhood were added in 1987, 1988, and 1989.
Oakwood is also one of six "local historic overlay districts" (HOD) in Raleigh. This is a special rule that helps protect the historic look of the neighborhood. Many homes in Oakwood are also recognized as "Local Historic Landmarks." This gives them extra protection and shows their importance.
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A street corner in the historic Oakwood neighborhood.
