Roanoke Park Historic District (Raleigh, North Carolina) facts for kids
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| Location | Roughly bounded by Whitaker Mill Rd. Fairview Rd. Morrison Ave., Sunrise Ave. and Bickett Blvd., Raleigh, North Carolina |
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| Area | 107 acres (43 ha) |
| Built by | Modern Homes Company |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/craftsman, Greek Revival, et al. |
| MPS | Five Points Neighborhoods, Raleigh, North Carolina MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 03000389 |
| Added to NRHP | May 9, 2003 |
The Roanoke Park Historic District is a special neighborhood in Raleigh, North Carolina. It's known for its unique old buildings and history. This area is part of Raleigh's famous Five Points neighborhoods. It includes 446 important buildings and one special site. The district is shaped a bit like a diamond and was created in different parts between 1913 and 1926.
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What is Roanoke Park Historic District?
The Roanoke Park Historic District is found in Raleigh, North Carolina. It sits southeast of a busy spot called the Five Points intersection. This intersection is where Glenwood Avenue, Fairview Road, and Whitaker Mill Road meet. The district covers about 107 acres.
Homes and Buildings in the District
Most of the houses in Roanoke Park have a style called American Craftsman. This includes popular types like bungalows and American Foursquare homes. These homes often have special details made by skilled workers.
Some of the oldest houses in the entire Five Points area are in Roanoke Park. These older homes use simpler, traditional styles. You can find houses built in the Greek Revival style. There are also "Triple-A cottages" with side-gabled roofs. Along Sunrise Avenue, you might see narrow "shotgun houses."
How Roanoke Park Was Developed
Developers created the main part of the neighborhood, called the Roanoke Park subdivision, in 1922. They wanted to attract white people buying a home for the first time. They proudly pointed out that the neighborhood was right next to Hayes Barton. Hayes Barton was a fancy, upper-class neighborhood also in Five Points. The center of this part of Roanoke Park has a real park. It also features the largest and most impressive homes from that time.
A Special Place in History
Roanoke Park was officially recognized as a Historic District in 2003. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This listing helps protect the neighborhood's unique character and history for future generations.
