Explore a detailed snapshot of late 19th-century Raleigh .
This historic directory from 1887 combines a complete city gazetteer with a practical street and business listing, offering a window into Raleigh’s people, places, and daily life.
Contained within are thorough street directories, church and school listings, and profiles of merchants, professionals, and city officials. It also documents local neighborhoods, landmarks, and the layout of the capital city as it stood over a century ago. The book reads like a reference atlas of commerce and community, useful for researchers, historians, and anyone curious about Raleigh’s past.
- A comprehensive street-by-street map and address system from the era.
- Business listings, trades, and services with names and addresses.
- Churches, schools, and public institutions highlighted with location details.
- Notes on city governance, prominent figures, and the local economy.
Ideal for readers of local history, genealogy buffs, and collectors of period city guides seeking an authentic portrait of Raleigh in 1887.