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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 1/22/2008 - 3:10am
I think you are probably right that much of the original grandeur of this property has been lost due to institutional use, but it could be a nice private residence again. It would require some "new" character, in keeping with the original of course, but it's got a great lot, what appears to be a fabulous porch, and other exterior features remain.
I have never understood Camelot Academy. As I understand it, they are a for profit venture. It's seems they struggle for enrollment with their regular open houses, which suggests to me that the building is unlikely to receive proper maintenance. Perhaps this property, and some of the other grand ones nearby will return to residential use someday. Although many of the homes on Millionaire Row are lost, it would be nice to see the ones that remain brought back with appropriate investment.
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 9/16/2008 - 4:20am
Not really sure what Camelot Academy and their enrollment have to do with the maintenance of the building. Who cares if they are for-profit or non-profit, this area will never be the same because as long as Durham's poor are one street over no one in their right mind would want to purchase a home in this neighborhood. As beautiful as the homes are, the area is still bad news.
P.S. Googling Camelot cold provide insight. I checked it out, it's a normal school that (apparently) focuses on EDUCATION, something this city doesn't provide adequate support for.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 1/24/2009 - 3:50pm
As a former home owner on Vickers Ave, it's a wonderful neighbor. One street over, is Forest Hills, a very prominent neighborhood. Now, it's a very nice walk to downtown Durham's American Tobacco Campus. Camelot Academy is well maintained.
Submitted by luketheplumber on Fri, 9/14/2018 - 2:20pm
I am going to camelot as of 2018 and the building is a little neglected but pretty well intact for what is has gone through. the thing is that there is so much crap in their such as layers of paint, drywall, popcorn ceilings, hollow core doors, 1970s wood paneling, vinyl floors, particle board and fiberglass fixtures, carpet, 1930s plastic tile and much much more. some original features are the one pipe steam heating system, doors, some of the fireplaces, plaster walls, hardwood floors, tile in the bathrooms with layers of paint, windows and the servant stairs. I can assure you the house is in good hands the principle ms thelma saves anything that is taken out.
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