Briggs Hardware Building, Raleigh

Name: Briggs Hardware Building
Address: Raleigh, United States

#118 among attractions in Raleigh

Museum, Gothic Revival architecture

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The Briggs Hardware Building is a four-story historic building in downtown Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1874 by Thomas Briggs to house his family-owned hardware store. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. ()

Built: 1874 (150 years ago)Coordinates: 35°46'39"N, 78°38'23"W

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Central Raleigh (Downtown Raleigh)Raleigh United States

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Briggs Hardware Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: North Carolina State Capitol, City Market, Wells Fargo Capitol Center, Marbles Kids Museum.

~1070 ftN
Stately civic site with tours and events
North Carolina State Capitol, Raleigh
6 min walk • The North Carolina State Capitol, a stately building nestled in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, stands as a testament to the state's rich history and architectural heritage. Constructed in 1840, this Greek Revival-style structure once housed the entire state...
~1250 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historic walking areas
City Market, Raleigh
7 min walk • City Market in Raleigh is a market located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in October, 1914. It became known as a historic place when Raleigh City Council secured a grant from the North Carolina Division of Archives & History to study the architectural resources surrounding Moore Square, in 1980.
~1120 ftN
Park
Wells Fargo Capitol Center, Raleigh
6 min walk • Wells Fargo Capitol Center is a 30-story 121.92 m skyscraper at 150 Fayetteville Street in Raleigh, North Carolina with 544,482 square feet of space.
~1260 ftNE
Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh
7 min walk • Marbles Kids Museum is a nonprofit children's museum located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina in the Moore Square Historic District.
~1540 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Raleigh
8 min walk • Sacred Heart Church is a Catholic church located on Hillsborough Street in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. The church served as the cathedral of the Diocese of Raleigh from 1924 to 2017.
~110 ftN
Museum, History museum
City of Raleigh Museum, Raleigh
1 min walk • The City of Raleigh Museum is a local history museum associated with Raleigh, North Carolina. The museum is located in the historic Briggs Hardware Building on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh and has a number of exhibits and programs that are free to the public.
0.4 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
11 min walk • Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts is the main venue for the performing arts in Raleigh, North Carolina. The naming rights to the center currently are held by Duke Energy, which purchased them from the city in 2005 for a 20-year term at the cost of $7.5 million.
~890 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh
5 min walk • The Pour House Music Hall is a music venue located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Pour House was opened in 1997 by Eric Mullen but eventually changed hands in 2012 to current owner Adam Lindstaedt.
~1430 ftNE
Church
Christ Church Raleigh, Raleigh
7 min walk • Christ Episcopal Church, also known as Christ Church on Capitol Square, is an Episcopal church at 120 East Edenton Street in Raleigh, North Carolina. Built in 1848–53 to a design by Richard Upjohn, it is one of the first Gothic Revival churches in the American South.
~640 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Raleigh
4 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church located at the corner of Morgan and Salisbury Streets in downtown Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.
~1430 ftS
Museum, History museum
Pope House Museum, Raleigh
7 min walk • The Pope House Museum, built in 1901, is a restored home once owned by Dr. Manassa Thomas Pope, a prominent African-American citizen of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Briggs Hardware Building?

Nearby attractions include City of Raleigh Museum, Raleigh (1 min walk), Capital Club Building, Raleigh (1 min walk), Fayetteville Street Historic District, Raleigh (1 min walk), PNC Plaza, Raleigh (2 min walk).

How to get to Briggs Hardware Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Briggs Hardware Building:

Bus

Salisbury St at Martin St • Lines: R-Line (2 min walk)
W Hargett St at S Salisbury St • Lines: 13, 8 (3 min walk)

Train

Raleigh (12 min walk)