Steven A. Hill
Caraleigh: A History of South Raleigh's Mill Village Neighborhood, 1891 to Today
Caraleigh: A History of South Raleigh's Mill Village Neighborhood, 1891 to Today
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The Caraleigh neighborhood in south Raleigh was founded in 1892 with the opening of a cotton mill, fertilizer plant, and workers' town. The old textile complex evokes a strong impression of a bygone period, but the old mill remains the community's focal point in 2022. After the Civil War, cotton mills were at the heart of the South's pursuit of economic and psychological regeneration. Raleigh's north-south divide can be seen in the many economic, psychological, social, and political perils, resulting in an affluent north Raleigh and a pauperized south Raleigh ghetto. This work illuminates previously unrecognized aspects of Raleigh's history, such as how an outskirts neighborhood shaped the city's development during the twentieth century.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 30 July 2022
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
The Caraleigh neighborhood in south Raleigh, founded in 1892 with the opening of a cotton mill, fertilizer plant, and workers' town, holds a rich history that continues to captivate the present. The old textile complex, with its immense brick structures, exudes a strong sense of nostalgia, evoking a bygone era. As of 2022, the old mill remains the heart of the community, raising concerns that Caraleigh's modernized structure may conceal hidden secrets.
After the Civil War, cotton mills played a pivotal role in the South's pursuit of economic and psychological regeneration between 1880 and 1915. Caraleigh, as Raleigh's greatest textile venture, was founded by a group of cotton investors.
The origins of Raleigh's north-south divide can be traced back to various economic, psychological, social, and political challenges. While the Downtown South project promises a prosperous future for Raleigh in 2022, a close examination of the city's economic and social stratification in the past reveals its inequality, resulting in an affluent north Raleigh and a pauperized south Raleigh ghetto.
This work sheds light on previously unrecognized aspects of Raleigh's history, such as how an outskirts neighborhood shaped the city's development during the twentieth century. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the past to inform the present and shape a more equitable future for all residents of Raleigh.
Weight: 151g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476687384
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