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Opening the Curtains on a Historical Landmark

Written by J. Chavis and filed under Development 

We’ve already said that we’re big fans of historical restoration in which buildings get new life through new and creative uses. If you share this outlook, you should definitely check out what Greg Paul Builders and Burning Coal Theater are doing with the old Murphey School Auditorium.

The Murphey School opened near Oakwood in 1908. A few years after being built it caught fire and burned to the ground. It was promptly rebuilt in 1913, and years later it became Raleigh’s first integrated public school when William Cambell began attending in September of 1960. It has been preserved as a historic site for a number of years and parts of it have been converted into living areas for elderly residents.

It’s appropriate that Raleigh’s first integrated school would become the home of a theater company. Bravo to Greg Paul, Burning Coal, and all those involved. We all look forward to the grand opening in January!

Check out this video on the restoration process:

Other links:
Lease Information for the Residential Sections of Murphey School
Burning Coal’s Updates on the Restoration
Greg Paul Builders

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One Response to “Opening the Curtains on a Historical Landmark”

  1. Clark on September 14th, 2007 12:36 pm

    Very cool - can’t wait to check it out.

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