Community Center

1980 2024 Angier Avenue was likely built in the mid 1920s and housed a series of businesses over the course of the 20th century. Having done this for awhile, I can attest that retail turnover seems to be the norm rather than the exception. East Durham Furniture Company in 1928 Red's Place - billiards in 1940 Glenn Crabtree's - Hdw Co. 1944-1957...

With the closure of the Durham Hosiery Mill No. 1 in 1938, the Edgemont community fell into significant socioeconomic decline - after having only been out of economic despair for ~40 years.

"Children Playing at the West Durham Community Center" - 03.26.56. You can see the reservoir fence out the window. (Courtesy The Herald-Sun Newspaper)

The summer house for the widow of Mary WL Stagg, of Greystone; now a lovely city park near Bahama. THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR SPRUCE PINE LODGE. I regret that I can't help you set up your wedding; please call the city for assistance.