Wake Forest Historic Property Handbook & Design - 2021

WAKE FOREST

HistoricPropertyHandbook & Design Standards

for the LOCAL

HISTORIC DISTRICT and LOCAL LANDMARKS

WAKE FOREST Historic Property Handbook & Design Standards

for the LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT and LOCAL LANDMARKS

Acknowledgements

WAKE FOREST BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Vivian A. Jones, Mayor Greg Harrington, Liaison Brian Pate

WAKE FOREST HISTORIC PRESERVATION

TOWN STAFF Chip Russell, AICP Planning Director Brendie Vega, AICP Asstistant Planning Director Michelle Michael Senior Planner (Historic Preservation)

COMMISSION Ellen Turco, Chair Andrea Radford Beverly Whisnant Cathy Jamison Paige Bivens

Anne Reeve Liz Simpers Bridget Wall-Lennon

Jennifer Smart David Bennett William “Sandy” Smart Jim Dyer

DESIGN STANDARDS COMMITTEE Ellen Turco, Chair

Ruth Ann Dyer Jennifer Smart J. Wayne Pratt Jeff Adolphsen

Standards adopted by the Wake Forest Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) April 10, 2019

Update effective January 1, 2021

301 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 | 919-435-9400 | wakeforestnc.gov

Table of Contents

Introduction – Guiding Principles

Definitions

National Historic Preservation Act of 1966................................. 7 State Historic Preservation Office................................................ 7 Certified Local Government Program. ........................................ 7 Historic Preservation Enabling Legislation in North Carolina. .... 8 Wake Forest Planning Department............................................. 8 Wake Forest Historic Preservation Commission.......................... 8 Historic Districts & Local Landmark Designation....................... 8 Certificate of Appropriateness..................................................... 9 Minor Works.............................................................................. 9 Examples of Minor and Major Works....................................... 10 Certificate of Appropriateness Process...................................... 15 Historic Preservation Commission Meetings............................. 16 Appeals.................................................................................... 16 Enforcement/Fines. .................................................................. 16 Secretary of Interior’s Standards of Rehabilitation..................... 17

Wake Forest History & Architecture

A Brief History of Wake Forest................................................. 19 Wake Forest Historic Districts.................................................. 22 Wake Forest Local Historic District. ......................................... 24 Wake Forest National Register Historic District........................ 26 Glen Royall Mill Village National Register Historic District....... 28 Downtown Wake Forest National Register Historic District...... 30 Parts of a Storefront.................................................................. 32 Parts of a House. ...................................................................... 33 Wake Forest Architectural Influences. ...................................... 34 Plan Types................................................................................ 38

Design Standards | Site & Setting

Site Features and Materials....................................................... 41 Parks and Public Spaces........................................................... 43 Streets, Sidewalks, Driveways and Parking. .............................. 45 Fences and Walls...................................................................... 47 Lighting. .................................................................................. 48 Signage..................................................................................... 50 Archaeology. ............................................................................ 52 Cemeteries. .............................................................................. 54

Design Standards | Exterior Changes to Buildings

Roofs........................................................................................ 56 Foundations............................................................................. 58 Exterior Wood Walls, Trim and Ornamentation. ...................... 60 Brick and Other Masonry......................................................... 62 Windows and Doors................................................................. 64 Exterior Entrances and Porches................................................ 67 Historic Outbuildings and Accessory Buildings........................ 69 Architectural Metals. ................................................................ 71 Historic Commercial Buildings and Storefronts. ....................... 72 Exterior Paint and Stain............................................................ 74 Accessibility and Life Safety...................................................... 75 Utilities. ................................................................................... 76 Sustainability and Energy Efficiency......................................... 78 Disaster Preparedness and Planning. ........................................ 79

Design Standards | Additions & New Construction

New Construction in the Historic Districts............................... 81 Additions to Historic Buildings................................................. 83 Decks on Historic Buildings. .................................................... 85

Design Standards | Relocation, Demolition

& Demolition by Neglect

Relocation................................................................................ 86 Demolition of Historic Structures............................................. 87 Demolition by Neglect (Failure to Maintain)............................. 90

Appendices

Introduction –Guiding Principles

The Wake Forest Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to make available this Historic Property Owners Handbook with Design Standards. The central focus is the Design Standards section, which provides direction for property owners, tenants, commission members, planning staff, architects, contractors, and building inspectors for the preservation of the special character of Wake Forest’s landmarks and historic district properties. The handbook is divided into three general sections: introduction and history, design stan- dards, and appendices. The introduction and history section explains the legal framework for historic preservation in North Carolina and Wake Forest and provides an introduction into Wake Forest’s architectural heritage. Maps of the historic districts and examples of architectural styles are also found in this section. The second section is the Design Standards, which contain three chapters: site and setting; exterior changes including specific building components; and additions, new construction, relocation, demolition, and demolition by neglect. Following the design standards are appendices with index, glossary, contacts, references, internet resources, ordinances, and application forms.

When considering a change to a historic building or structure there are four guiding principles to follow:

• Identify, retain and preserve character-defining features and materials • Protect and maintain character-defining features and materials • Repair character-defining features and materials • If deteriorated beyond repair, replace historic features and materials that match the original

Also ask these three questions when planning a project:

• Will the change alter the special character of the property or the district? • Will the change affect the visual qualities of the adjoining properties or the district? • Will the change create a false sense of history (i.e. makes it appear older than it is)?

Answering yes to any of these questions means the project does not meet the Secretary of Interior’s Standards and should be reevaluated using the design standards.

The Dr. Charles Brewer House, 1892, is an excellent example of the Queen Anne style of architecture.

Definitions

National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 The passing of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) in 1966 and subsequently amended provides the framework for historic preservation in this country. The Department of the Interior and its Secretary are responsible for federal compliance with the NHPA. Within the Department of the Interior, the National Park Service administers the National Register of Historic Places and the Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit programs. The NHPA also provides that each state will have a State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to oversee the identifica- tion, documentation and evaluation of historic properties statewide. State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) The SHPO assists private citizens, private organizations, local governments, and state and fed- eral agencies in identifying, protecting and enhancing properties significant in North Carolina history. The SHPO is located in Raleigh, with regional offices in Asheville and Greenville. The SHPO oversees the statewide architectural survey, directs the preparation of nominations to the National Register, conducts Environmental Review under Section 106 of the NHPA, provides technical assistance for the Rehabilitation Tax Credit program, and administers the Certified Local Government program. The SHPO also provides information, technical assistance, and public awareness and training programs. For additional information visit www.hpo.ncdcr.gov. Certified Local Government (CLG) Program The Certified Local Government (CLG) program is a federal program administered by the SHPO that allows local governments to participate in the national historic preservation pro- gram. One of the benefits of CLG status is the ability to compete for historic preservation grant funds available only to CLGs. In North Carolina, the following is required for local government certification: • Enforce state or local legislation for the designation and protection of historic properties. • Establish an adequate and qualified historic preservation review commission. • Maintain a system for the survey and inventory of historic properties compatible with the statewide survey. • Provide for adequate public participation in the local historic preservation program, including the process of recommending properties for the National Register of Historic Places. • Satisfactorily perform responsibilities delegated to it under the Historic Preservation Act amendments of 1980.

The W.R. Powell House was built in 1912 in the Southern Colonial style of architecture.

Historic Preservation Enabling Legislation in North Carolina The first legislation in North Carolina enabling a local government to create a local preservation commission and establish a local historic district was passed in 1965. The law has been amended several times, and in 1991, GS 160A-400.1 was enacted as the Historic Preservation Statute for North Carolina. In 2019 the General Statute was consolidated to update and clarify parts of Chapters 153A and 160 of the General Statutes. This was enacted as G.S. 160D and is included in full as the current enabling legislation in Appendix 7. Wake Forest Planning Department The Town of Wake Forest Planning Department is the governmental office that provides staff support to the Wake Forest Historic Preservation Commission. The Senior Planner for Historic Preservation (Preservation Planner) is a full-time town employee who, as part of his/ her planning duties, acts as the liaison between property owners and the Historic Preservation Commission. This Department is responsible for maintaining a current inventory of historic properties, applying for and administering grant projects, and working with State and Federal agencies regarding historic preservation issues. The Town of Wake Forest staff is committed to providing the community with the highest level of service. Wake Forest Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) The Wake Forest HPC is a board of nine members appointed by the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners. Each member is appointed to serve a three-year term and is eligible for reap- pointment for two full terms. Members must have demonstrated a special interest, experi- ence, or education in historic preservation, history, architecture, archaeology or related fields and all members must live within the Town of Wake Forest or the ETJ. The HPC elects one member to serve as chairperson to preside over the commission meetings and one member to serve as vice-chairperson. The Town’s Finance Director is the treasurer of the HPC’s finances. The Preservation Planner acts as the secretary. HPC meetings are open to the public and held monthly at Town Hall. For a COA to be considered at a meeting, property owners must submit an application to the Planning Department a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the meeting. Please see the HPC calendar at wakeforestnc.gov, search “historic preservation commission.” Historic District and Local Landmark Designation North Carolina General Statute § 160A-400.3 states, “Historic districts established pursuant to this Part shall consist of areas which are deemed to be of special significance in terms of their history, prehistory, architecture, and/or culture, and to possess integrity of design, setting, materials, feeling, and association. (1989, c. 706, s. 2.).” The Town may designate one or more local historic districts within its boundaries in order to safeguard its heritage and preserve any areas that reflect its cultural, social, economic, political, or architectural history. In addition, historic district designation benefits the town by stabilizing and improving property values, fostering civic beauty, strengthening the local economy, and promoting the use of such areas for the benefit of Wake Forest residents as well as the State of North Carolina. Wake Forest established its historic district ordinance, Historic Preservation Commission, and local historic district in 1979. There is currently one locally-designated historic district and ten locally-designated historic landmarks in Wake Forest. Additional information about these properties is on page 133.

Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) is a permit issued by the Wake Forest HPC and is re- quired for any exterior change planned for a local historic landmark or building within a locally designated historic district. Exterior changes are defined as any alteration including but not limited to the architectural style, general design, general arrangement of buildings or structures on the site, size and scale of the building or structures, building materials, type and style of windows, doors, lights, signs, and other fixtures. Landscaping and changes to natural features such as trees, creeks, and creek banks are also subject to HPC review. Masonry walls, fences, light fixtures, steps and pavement, above-ground utility structures, or other appurtenant fea- tures, or outdoor advertising signs shall not be erected, altered, restored, moved, or demolished on such landmark or within a district until a COA has been submitted and approved. This is a requirement for all landmark properties and buildings (contributing and noncontributing), structures, grounds, parking lots, parks, vacant lots, and public rights-of-way located within a locally-designated historic district. COAs are also required for demolition, relocation, and new construction within the historic district or local landmark boundaries. The primary responsibil- ity of the commission is to preserve the special character of the historic district. The provisions for a COA apply only to the exterior features of the property within a locally-designated historic district and any interior features specifically outlined in the Landmark designation report. Contacting the Preservation Planner early in the planning stage can help the property owner meet the requirements of the HPC, resulting in a successful project. Due to the complexity and uniqueness of each property and project, all applications for a COA will be evaluated by the commission on a case-by-case basis. To submit a COA via electronic plan review, visit www. wakeforest.idtplans.com. For information on fees for COA applications please visit www.wake- forestnc.gov and search “historic preservation review fees.” Minor Works Relatively minor alterations may only require administrative staff review therefore expediting the review process. Projects may be considered under the minor works provisions detailed below (examples of minor and major works are found on page 10): • Where character-defining features of the structure are not changed. • Renewal of an expiring COA where no change to approved plans is being proposed and there has been no change to the circumstances under which the certificate was approved initially.(Request for extension must be submitted prior to expiration.) • Replacement of missing architectural details with the same materials, provided that one of the following conditions are met and scaled drawings illustrating the proposed replacement are submitted: a. At least one example of the detail to be replaced is present on the structure. b. Physical or documentary evidence exists which illustrates or describes the missing detail or details. Examples of documentary evidence include photographs, drawings, or physical examples on the structure. • Minor alterations that do not change the essential character of the building or district.

Examples of Minor and Major Works All exterior work and new construction to a locally designated landmark or property in the lo- cal Wake Forest Historic District requires a Certificate of Appropriateness regardless of whether or not a building permit is required.

The following table provides examples of projects and COA requirements. For any projects not listed below please contact the Preservation Planner for information.

TYPE OF WORK

STAFF REVIEW (MINOR WORK)

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (MAJOR WORK)

EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS BY TYPE OF WORK

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (includes repair or replacement where there is no change in design, materials, or general appearance of elements of the structure or grounds) CONSTRUCTION of a new primary structure

No Review

ADDITIONS to a primary structure

DEMOLITION of a structure

RELOCATION of a structure

REMOVAL of historic materials

REMOVAL / alteration of archaeologically significant features

EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS BY FEATURE

Alteration of ACCESSORY STRUCTURES with no expansion of building footprint New ACCESSORY STRUCTURES with a total area of less than 144 sq. ft. New ACCESSORY STRUCTURES with a total area of more than 144 sq. ft. Demolition of an ACCESSORY STRUCTURE that is architecturally or historically significant

Alteration/construction / removal of ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS

Alteration/construction / removal of AWNINGS

Alteration / construction / removal of existing CANOPIES

TYPE OF WORK

STAFF REVIEW (MINOR WORK)

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (MAJOR WORK)

Alteration / construction / removal of CARPORTS /porte cocheres Alteration / construction / removal of service / utility CHIMNEYS

Alteration / construction / removal of character- defining CHIMNEYS Alteration / addition / construction of DECKS with a maximum height of 42” or less Alteration / addition / construction of DECKS with a maximum height of more than 42”

Removal of DECKS

Alteration / removal of DOORS / door openings / trim Installation of DOORS / door openings / trim

Alteration / construction / removal of DORMERS visible from the public right-of-way

Construction of DRIVEWAYS

Alteration / removal of DRIVEWAYS

Alteration / construction / removal of FENCES , walls 42” or less in height Alteration / construction / removal of FENCES , walls, greater than 42” in height Alteration of exposed FOUNDATIONS Alteration / construction / removal of GARDENS , planting beds, or shrubbery affecting less than 25% of front yard area or side yard on corner lots Alteration / construction / removal of GUTTERS and downspouts Construction of HEDGES or other screen plantings 42 " or less in mature height Construction of HEDGES or other screen plantings greater than 42” in mature height Removal of existing HEDGES or other screen plantings greater than 42 " in height Pruning of HEDGES originally installed for the purpose of screening views

TYPE OF WORK

STAFF REVIEW (MINOR WORK)

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (MAJOR WORK)

Alteration / construction / removal of HOUSE NUMBERS Review of LANDSCAPE master plans affecting less than 25% of the front yard and 25% of the side yard on corner lots Review of LANDSCAPE master plans affecting more than 25% of the front yard and 25% of the side yard on corner lots Alteration / installation / removal exterior LIGHTING fixtures

Alteration / installation / removal of MAILBOXES

Installation / relocation / removal of MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT such as heating and air conditioning units Painting of previously unpainted MASONRY

Alteration / removal of existing PARKING lots

Construction of / addition to PARKING lots

Construction of/alteration / addition or removal of PATIOS Construction / alteration / addition / removal of PORCHES Alteration / addition / construction / removal of RAMPS or lifts Alteration of ROOF MATERIALS and/or forms

Installation of SATELLITE dishes or antennas

Construction / alteration / removal of existing SHUTTERS

Alteration / removal of SIGNS

Installationof SIGNS

Installation of SKYLIGHTS

Alteration / construction / removal of exterior STAIRS and steps Construction of new exterior STAIRS and steps

TYPE OF WORK

STAFF REVIEW (MINOR WORK)

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (MAJOR WORK)

Alteration / construction / removal of STOREFRONTS Alteration / construction / removal STORM DOORS Alteration / construction / removal of STORM WINDOWS

Alteration / addition / construction of SWIMMING POOLS Removal of SWIMMING POOLS

Planting a new TREE with mature size 8” or greater in diameter, measured 4’6” above ground level Removal of TREES with a combined stem girth of 8” and greater in diameter, measured 4’6” above ground level Removal of dead, diseased, or dangerous TREES with a combined stem girth of 8” or greater in diameter, measured 4’6” above ground level Pruning of TREE limbs 4” or greater in diameter Installation / alteration / removal of VENTS and ventilators Alteration / construction / removal of WALKWAYS from the sidewalk to the house

Construction of new WALKS

Alteration / removal of existing WINDOWS , sash, window opening, or trim

Installation of new WINDOWS

Installation of WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS

Alteration / construction / removal of other noncontributing appurtenant features and accessory site features not specifically listed Alteration / construction / removal of other contributing appurtenant features and accessory site features not specifically listed

Most changes to previous COAs

Changes in previous COAs deemed by staff to be substantial in nature

TYPE OF WORK

STAFF REVIEW (MINOR WORK)

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (MAJOR WORK)

Renewal of expired COAs (COA’s are valid for one year and can be renewed for one additional year). Emergency installation of Temporary Features to weatherproof or stabilize damaged property following a natural disaster or declared state of emergency: six month duration; replacement with in-kind reconstruction or an approved COA

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Historic Preservation Commission Meetings The Wake Forest Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) meets monthly in Town Hall at 301 S. Brooks Street. Please check the Town’s website for meeting time, dates and location. The meetings are open to the public. In order for a case to be heard at a meeting or to present a COA application, a property owner must submit an application to the Preservation Planner a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the meeting. The HPC will review the COA and make a decision based on the information submitted and presented at the meeting. For direction and to verify the type of information that will be required, property owners are encouraged to consult with the Preservation Planner prior to submitting a COA application. Required information to submit with the application includes current photographs of the property and adjacent properties to illustrate relationship between the properties, historic photographs (if available), a site plan, and architectural drawings if applicable. In rendering their decision, the HPC may approve the COA, approve the COA with conditions, deny the COA, or table the request until the next meeting if additional information is necessary to render a decision. Appeals An aggrieved party may appeal the HPC’s decision to the Wake Forest Board of Adjustment within 30 days after the date of the HPC’s decision. The responsibility of the Board of Adjustment is to hear and decide appeals from any order, decision, requirement, or interpretation made by the preservation planner or the HPC. Once an appeal is filed it is the responsibility of the preservation planner to forward all papers constituting the record relating to the action to the Board of Adjustment. The Board of Adjustment may only review the record of decision and the procedure used for making that decision. No new evidence can be introduced to the Board of Adjustment. The Board of Adjustment, based on the record, can affirm (wholly or partly) the decision made by the HPC, or remand it back to the HPC. The decision of the Board of Adjustment may be appealed to the Superior Court of Wake County. Enforcement/Fines Failure to apply for a COA, or failure to meet conditions of an approved COA constitutes a zoning violation. Unauthorized work or a violation of the Wake Forest Historic Preservation Ordinance, Design Standards, or approved COA may be reported by any citizen to the Preservation Planner for review and action. Under Chapter 16 of the Wake Forest Unified Development Ordinance unauthorized work may result in a “stop work order.” The owner and/or the contractor will be given an opportunity to apply for the COA and any necessary permits. The COA application for the proposed work will be reviewed as though work had not begun. Escalating daily fines may be levied upon the owner if the COA application is not submitted in the pre-scribed time or until such time as reconstruction of elements removed without authorization are replaced. Any work completed without a COA is at the owner’s own risk and may be required to be removed through the COA process.

Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation The Standards (Department of Interior regulations, 36 CFR 67) pertain to historic buildings of all materials, construction types, sizes and occupancy and encompass the exterior and the interior, related landscape features and the building’s site and environment as well as attached, adjacent, or related new construction. The Standards are to be applied to specific rehabilitation projects in a reasonable manner, taking into consideration economic and technical feasibility. The standards must be met in order for the HPC to approve a COA. The standards contained in this handbook provide the necessary guidance for meeting the Standards listed below. 1. A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that requires minimal change to the defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment. (Note: This standard deals with use and thus does not apply to commission’s design review process.) 2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided. 3. Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings shall not be undertaken. 4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved. 5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property shall be preserved. 6. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated by documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence. 7. Chemical or physical treatments, such as sandblasting, that cause damage to historic materials shall not be used. The surface cleaning of structures, if appropriate, shall be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. 8. Significant archaeological resources affected by a project shall be protected and preserved. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures shall be undertaken. 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment. 10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the history property and its environment would be unimpaired.

Wake Forest History & Architecture

A Brief History of Wake Forest The Forest of Wake

In 1805, this part of Wake County was designated as the “Forest District”, largely for the widespread forest in the area north of the Neuse River. The area was also sometimes referred to as the “Forest of Wake”. In 1820, Dr. Calvin Jones, originally from Massachusetts bought 615 acres in “Wake Forest Township” from Davis Battle. It is likely that the two-story frame house was already constructed in the center of what later became Wake Forest College and is now the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. When Jones was appointed postmaster for the area in 1823, he combined the two name ref- erences and started heading his letters as coming from “Wake Forest”. In 1832, the North Carolina Baptist Convention was looking for a location to establish an educational institute to train new ministers. Coincidently, Dr. Jones had placed an advertisement in the Raleigh papers offering his farm for sale. The advertisement described the community as “One of the best neighborhoods in the state, the Forest District containing three schools (one classical) and two well constructed and well filled meeting houses for Baptists and Methodists, and has a lawyer and a doctor. The inhabitants, without I believe a single exception, are sober, moral and thriv- ing in their circumstances, and not a few are educated and intelligent.” John Purefoy, a Baptist minister, learned of the Jones property and convinced the North Carolina Baptist Convention to purchase the farm to establish the school it had been planning named the “Wake Forest Institute”. It opened to boys in February, 1834. Early Years By the end of the first year, seventy-two students were enrolled in the institute so architect John Berry of Hillsborough was hired to enlarge the facility. Berry designed three brick buildings – one classroom structure, soon called Wait Hall in honor of the first president, Reverend Samuel Wait, to replace the Calvin Jones House (which was relocated) and two professors’ houses. All three buildings were constructed between 1835 and 1838. The professors’ houses, known as the North Brick House and the South Brick House because of their locations, were first occu- pied by Professors C. W. Skinner and Amos J. Battle. Wait Hall was destroyed by fire in 1933, the victim of an arsonist, and the North Brick House was demolished in 1936 to make way for Simmons Hall, leaving the South Brick House, on the corner of South Avenue and South Main Street, as the only survivor of the early Berry-designed campus buildings. In 1838 the manual institute form was abandoned and the school rechartered as “Wake Forest College”. The Calvin Jones House, 414 N. Main Street

The Calvin Jones House, constructed in 1820, is the earliest house in the Local Wake Forest Historic District.

With an increasing need for space and money, the College decided to divide the Calvin Jones farm into lots and sell them for $100 each, with those on the east side of “Main Street” selling for $150. Eighty, one-acre lots north of the campus and west of the railroad were put on the market in 1839. The central street became known as Faculty Avenue and is North Main Street today. This street constitutes the majority of the locally designated “Wake Forest Historic District”. When the Civil War began in 1862 the students and at least one faculty member left to enlist, causing the College to close. Wait Hall later became a hospital for wounded soldiers, as did some of the Faculty Avenue homes. When the college reopened in 1865, much de- pleted, there were still very few buildings on and around the campus. The Railroad The Raleigh and Gaston Railroad was constructed in 1840 along the eastern border of the growing school. The closest

Original Town Plat of Wake Forest. 1839. (Paschal, History of Wake Forest College , I, 189)

depot was in Forestville, as was the post office, so students and professors often got off the train there and walked the dusty mile. The location and distance of the station was a controversial subject for Wake Forest College because the station was in Forestville. The Railroad refused to finance two stations so close together, so the College paid $2,000.03 to move the depot from Forestville to Wake Forest. Although Forestville, circa 1760, predated both Raleigh and Wake Forest the railroad station was relocated in 1874 even though there were no buildings in Wake Forest east of the railroad tracks. In a futile attempt to protect itself Forestville became incorporated as a town in 1879, maintaining its incorporation until 1915. In 1984 the Wake Forest town board voted to annex a substantial area, including Forestville. After controversy and court battles the area historically known as Forestville became part of the Town of Wake Forest in 1988.

Faculty Avenue, Wake Forest College

Documentary photograph of the depot in downtown

Incorporation & Commercial Growth The relocation of the train station stimulated commercial development and the College sold lots on the east side of the tracks for new stores and businesses on White Street. This growth al- lowed the community to draft its first charter and incorporated on March 26, 1880 as the Town of Wake Forest College. In 1909 the charter was amended and the town renamed, Wake Forest.

Between 1880 and 1905, several businesses were es- tablished in Wake Forest in- cluding Powers and Holding Drugstore, W. W. Holding Cotton Merchants, Dickson Brothers Dry Goods and the Wake Forest Supply Company which became Jones Hardware. There was a hotel next to the drug store that Dr. Benjamin Powers built across from the depot. Thomas E.

South White Street in the 1940s

Holding, a pharmacist, left his partnership with Dr. Powers and built and operated another drug store a little north. By 1920 other businesses downtown included the Bolus Department Store, the Wilkinson General Store, Dickson Brothers Dry Goods, Brewer & Sons feed and grocery store, and Keith’s Grocery Store. Wake Forest College Moves to Winston-Salem In 1956, Wake Forest College moved to Winston-Salem and sold the campus to the present occupant, the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. This move proved a major shock to the community. The Town had always been closely associated with the College. However, the Seminary shared the campus for a few years before the final move, managing to make a smooth transition, and the town eventually adjusted to the change. The Seminary serves a wide geo- graphic area and in 2017 had an enrollment of around 2,638 students.

The Mill Another aspect of Wake Forest’s growth at the turn of the last century was the Royall Cotton Mill, just north of Faculty Avenue. W. C. Powell, R. E. Royall and T. E. Holding established the Mill in 1899- 1900 to produce muslin sheeting from local cotton. After an addition between 1906 and 1908 the mill was one of the state’s largest cotton mills. Mill worker housing and a commissary store were built between the mill and Wake Forest.

The Mill Commissary is individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

It was actually incorporated as the Town of Royall Mills in 1907, two years prior to the official incorporation of the Town of Wake Forest. Residents of the mill village had no say in the gov- erning of their town because only property owners could vote and the only property owner was the mill. The mill Board of Directors served as the town board. In the early 1940s the company subdivided the village and began selling lots and houses. Then, in 1945, the company peti- tioned the NC General Assembly and the town’s charter was repealed. The village was annexed into the Town of Wake Forest in September 1977, as part of a large annexation that nearly doubled the size of the town. The mill continued operation until its closing in 1976, providing a second major blow to Wake Forest area residents. The loss of this major employer eliminated the only livelihood of many families. The mill building was renovated into apartments in 1996. The commissary building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1995 and was also converted into apartments. The surrounding mill village was designated as the Glen Royall Mill Village National Register Historic District on August 27, 1999. Late 20th Century Until Today Although the college’s move in 1956, along with the relocation of US-1 west of town in 1952, brought some hard times the town persevered, attracting new industry such as Schrader Brothers and Athey in the mid-1960s and Weavexx in the early 1970s. Those companies are gone now, swept away by changes in the national economy and the growth of global markets but the town continues to pursue and attract new employment opportunities. Beginning in the 1990s and continuing today, Wake Forest has seen explosive growth. In recent years the town has given high priority to its planning, historic preservation, down- town revitalization, and urban forestry programs. Two additional historic districts have been listed in the National Register, the Downtown Historic District, listed on February 2, 2002 and a large Wake Forest Historic District which includes the locally designated historic district, the historic college campus, and the surrounding residential areas, on December 18, 2003. Though the Town of Wake Forest continues to enjoy the beauty and dignity of the centrally located campus, it now has its own identity as it successfully responds to new roles and oppor- tunities as a rapidly growing residential and commercial community. With a progressive town government and active organizations, such as the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce and Wake Forest Downtown, Inc., Wake Forest is redefining itself with an eye on the new century while maintaining respect for the last two. Wake Forest Historic Districts Wake Forest has one locally-designated historic district which falls under the historic pres- ervation ordinance. Proposed changes to a property in the local historic district requires an approved Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) from the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). There are also three National Register Historic Districts which do not fall under the historic preservation ordinance for exterior changes. See the map for district locations.

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Wake Forest (NR) Glen Royall Mill Village (NR) Wake Forest (Local) Downtown (NR) Wake Forest (NR) Glen Royall Mill Village (NR) Wake Forest (Local) Downtown (NR) WAKE FOREST HISTORIC DISTRICTS E FOREST HIST IC DISTRICTS WAKE FOREST HISTORIC DISTRICTS (NR) = National Register Wake Forest (NR) Glen Royall Mill Village (NR) Wake Forest (Local) Downtown (NR) (NR) = National Register 0 250 500 750 1,000 Feet orest (NR) Glen Royall Mill Village (NR) Wake Forest (Local) Downtown (NR) l Wake Forest National Register Glen Royall Mill illa National Register Downtown National Register Please note that this map is intended for illustrative purposes only. For specific inquiries regarding data displayed here, contact the Wake Forest Department of Planning at 919-435-9510. Please note that this map is intended for illustrative purposes only. For specific inquiries regarding data displayed here, contact the Wake Forest Department of Planning at 919-435-9510. 0 250 500 750 1,000 Feet 0 250 500 750 1,000 Feet 0 250 500 750 1,000 Feet Please note that this map is intended for illustrative purposes only. For specific inquiries regarding data displayed here, contact the Wake Forest Department of Planning at 919-435-9510. (NR) = National Register Please note that this map is intended for illustrative purposes only. For specific inquiries regarding data displayed here, contact the Wake Forest Department of Planning at 919-435-9510. WAKE FOREST HISTORIC DISTRICTS WAKE FOREST HISTORIC D TRICTS Wake Forest (NR) = National Register

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