Save the Historic Buildings at 118, 120 and 122 West Main Street (Durham, North Carolina)

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We, the undersigned, support preserving the three historic buildings located at 118, 120, and 122 West Main Street in Durham, North Carolina and, therefore, oppose Greenfire Development's application to the Durham Historic Preservation Commission for a certificate of appropriateness (COA) for demolition of these three historic structures.


The demolition of these buildings would be a great loss to the Durham community, further erasing the architectural footprint of our city's rich historical past. Approving a COA for demolition would be an affront to the fact that these buildings are contributing structures within a recognized historic district. In light of this, we urge the Durham Historic Preservation Commission to deny Greenfire Development's application for a COA for demolition of the historic buildings at 118, 120, and 122 West Main Street.

51 Signatures

  • Gary Kueber
  • nick white
  • Biff Hollingsworth
    • Comments
    • Greenfire, stick to one of your stated virtues (historic preservation) and find a creative way to integrate these buildings into your master plan.
  • Marni Goldshlag
  • Jessica Sedgwick
    • Comments
    • seriously
  • Kate Murphy-McMillan
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    • В
  • Tamara Galiano
    • Comments
    • These buildings, though somewhat plain, are a connection to our history. Every demolition is a painful gamble.
  • Danielle Hinks
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    • В
  • Patrick Holt
    • Comments
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  • Nancy Rizzo
    • Comments
    • enough destruction of Durham's historic properties. Its time to realize what a treasure we have in historic Durham buildings.
  • Wade Wall
    • Comments
    • It would be tragic to lose these three buildings in the name of progress
  • Mark Ambrose
  • Liliana Estoppey
  • Ginny Martin
  • Sarah Nevill
  • John Witek
  • Ann Burton
  • Jonathan Crisp
  • John Martin
    • Comments
    • Greenfire needs to understand that the destruction of these buildings will also destroy their own reputation among those VOTERS who care about historic preservation.
  • Richard Langston
  • Mark
    • Comments
    • Without knowledge of the current state of these structures, I am not entirely in favor of saving these structures with the exception of their facades. I believe they can be integrated into a design allowing for a much taller structure to rise from these facades. If done well & with historical significance in mind, increased square footage via taller structures within the downtown Durham city limits can be an asset to our great city. Greenfire could accomplish this and still work with community feedback that should be limited since the community may not be the best source of understanding for such a long term improvement. I am only signing this petition for two reasons that includes asking Greenfire to solicit community feedback and, second, to save the facades and incorporate these into a much larger and taller design if this is at all feasible. I do not mind how tall the buildings will be. I am on the fence until more information and cooperation is provided as long as it doesn't become an endless battle.
  • tino
  • Thomas Kelly
    • Comments
    • I think the downtown area of Asheville is a wonderful representation of what Durham's downtown can be. We need to preserve all the older buildings we have.
  • Lynne Berla
  • Susan B. Brooks
  • William Shields
  • Henry Wagner
  • Cat Warren
    • Comments
    • Community input, please.
  • Kathleen Coyle
  • Annie Kao
  • Grace Pilafian
    • Comments
    • this must not happen. We are in danger on losing signature buildings that give Durham it's sense of place. Please let's not become just another 'Anywhere USA'
  • Jeanette Stokes
  • Retta Walpole
  • Sandra Daughtry
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  • Ryan Hurley
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    • these historic buildings are fixtures of downtown durham. it would be shame to destroy them. they're must be a way to renovate them while keeping their character intact.
  • Andy Stewart
  • Peggy Kinney
  • Alison Carpenter
  • Laura Frankstone
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    • В
  • Jeffery Beam
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    • В
  • Cecelia Murphy
    • Comments
    • don't you dare!
  • A P Gerend
  • Bonnie Brzozowski
  • Thomas Melby
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  • Eleni Vlachos
    • Comments
    • You cannot replace these buildings. They are vital to our community. Please do not knock them down.
  • John Utz
    • Comments
    • The last thing Durham needs is another free-standing tower. Instead, we need to preserve the unique character of Main Street!
  • Leslie Gray
  • Donna Dagavarian
  • Bart Scott
  • Sara Davis Lachenman