In 1775, John Newberry built a mill on Cross Creek at the northwest corner of what is now Old and Green streets.The establishment and prosperity of that mill were largely responsible for the …
Weeks Parker
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The way it was
We hope you enjoy this recurring feature by history buff Weeks Parker, who owns an impressive collection of local memorabilia and photos that he has agreed to share with CityView readers. A former Presbyterian Junior College band director, Parker is the author of 12 books on a variety of subjects, including “Fayetteville, North Carolina: A Pictorial History.”
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Fayetteville music schools in the early 1900s
In 1920, Fayetteville boasted one of the largest music schools in eastern North Carolina. This school, known as The Fayetteville Conservatory of Music, occupied the Kyle House at 234 Green St. In …
