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Protest outside Governor's Mansion against proposed construction in Schenck Forest

North Carolina Executive Mansion (Raleigh, N.C.)
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Item information

Title:
Protest outside Governor's Mansion against proposed construction in Schenck Forest
Description:
"Keep Your Pork Out of Our Best Forests," "Rails Not Roads," "Leave Schenck Forest Alone"; Photo by Glenn Abbey; 4/21/96; Front of Governor's Mansion; Schenck Demonstration
Topics:
Student Life
University History
Subjects:
Protest movements
Original Format:
Black and white print (photograph)
Item identifier:
ua016_035-007-bx0018-057-012
Producer:
North Carolina State University. Student Media more info on North Carolina State University. Student Media 
Photographer:
Abbey, Glenn more info on Abbey, Glenn 
Created Date:
Names:
North Carolina State University -- Students more info on North Carolina State University -- Students 
Location:
Raleigh (N.C.)
Digital Project:
University Archives

Building: North Carolina Executive Mansion -- Governor's Residence (Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina)

Provenance note:
Governor Thomas Jarvis campaigned for the new governor's residence.
Architectural note:
The structure includes multiple gables and chimneys, floral patterned slate, and Eastlake style porches and balconies. The mansion also features Herringbone brick sidewalks with the signatures of convict brickmakers.
Historical note:
The structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Location:
Raleigh (N.C.)
Subjects:
Governors -- North Carolina
Historic buildings
Mansions
National Register of Historic Places
Official residences
Latitude, Longitude:
35.782684, -78.63615
External Resources:
North Carolina Executive Mansion