Bright Leaf Historic District
Bright Leaf Historic District, Historic district in Durham, North Carolina.
The district contains 22 brick buildings and seven structures, featuring rectangular forms with flat roofs in an industrial section of Durham.
Between 1870 and 1940, this district developed with essential tobacco industry buildings, including the B.L. Duke Warehouse and W. Duke Sons Factory.
The architectural heritage combines Renaissance Revival and Romanesque Revival styles, reflecting the industrial growth of North Carolina in the late 1800s.
The district spans 34 acres near Main Street in Durham, making it accessible for visitors interested in industrial architecture and local history.
Five buildings constructed by The American Tobacco Company trust demonstrate the evolution of industrial architecture from 1897 through 1903.
Location: North Carolina
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 36.00170,-78.90580
Latest update: March 15, 2025 18:38
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