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Jan 23, 2015 · Cameron Village — A Regional Landmark. Cameron Village was the brainchild of mid-century Raleigh developer J. Willie York, who hired Raleigh architect Leif Valand as his principal designer. The shopping center was Raleigh’s first, and the first built between Washington, DC and Atlanta. It opened in 1949 with three stores and one restaurant.
Oct 8, 2019 · Upcoming events in Raleigh, N.C. Pick an event, plan a trip (and save some time to explore Village District while you're here!) Exhibit: Toy Boom! at the North Carolina Museum of History, through Jan. 3, 2021. NC Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Festival, Oct. 12. Beericana Craft Beer and Music Festival, Oct. 12.
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Oct 23, 2019 · In 2001, the center was completely renovated. Earlier this month, Cameron Village celebrated 70 years with a weeklong celebration including live music + family friendly events. 🔉 A trip down memory lane: click to hear fellow Raleighites share their favorite moments in the Village. 🎸 From the archives: get the full lineup of bands and ...
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In a recently released collection of oral histories and written memories by Raleighites who knew it when, stories of the lively early days of Cameron Village provide a glimpse into its past. J. W. York developed Cameron Village in 1947 to provide post-war housing on the outskirts of town.
- On The Horizon
- Curiosities
- About Charlotte Russell Contemporary
CRC Gallery’s inaugural exhibition, On the horizon, on view January 8 – March 26, 2021, features artworks by two contemporary female artists: Alexandra Chiou and Grace Clark. The artworks on view discuss terrain, the horizon line, and our connection to nature. Each with their own artistic approach, both female artists discuss art as a means for hop...
Curiositiesis a solo exhibition of sculptures by Raleigh artist, Kelly Sheppard Murray on view at CRC Gallery, January 8 through March 26, 2021. Featured artworks include Murray’s multimedia sculptural work. For her polymorphic, and multicolored sculptures, she draws inspiration from nature such as the shapes of plants, moss, lichen, fungi, shells ...
Charlotte Miller Russell, owner and curator for CRC Gallery, holds a B.A. in Art History from the University of Virginia. She holds an M.A. in Exhibition and Museum Studies from the San Francisco Art Institute. She is trained in ISA Appraisal Methodology. Charlotte has over 10 years’ experience working in arts administration. Her experience include...
Stroll six city blocks and explore one-of-a-kind shops, specialty stores and national favorites. Dine indoors or out at the many cafes and restaurants. Cameron Village, where great style is always in fashion. Website (919) 821-1350 Directions. Map.
In 2021, the owners of the district changed its name to Village District to sever the connection with its early owner, Duncan Cameron. Cameron was one of the wealthiest men in North Carolina in the early 1850s (he died in 1853). He enslaved more than 1,000 people, with plantations in Wake, Orange, and present-day Durham Counties in North ...
