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The American Tobacco Historic District preserves 17 historic buildings and structures related to Durham's American Tobacco Company, which operated in the city between the 1870s and 1950s.
The National Register of Historic Places-listed district has been converted into one of the city's premiere downtown entertainment and retail districts, converting historic buildings such as the Italianate-style W.T. Blackwell and Company Building and the Romanesque Revival-style Hill Warehouse into modern shopping, dining, and entertainment experiences. Notable district attractions include the Durham Performing Arts Center, the historic Carolina Theater, and the S.H. Kress & Co. building, which served a seminal role as the site of lunch counter sit-ins during the American Civil Rights Movement.
A plethora of dining options are offered, ranging from national chain favorites such as Mellow Mushroom and Moe's Southwest Grill to Cuban tapas joints, acclaimed steakhouses, and taphouses showcasing more than 60 craft beers on draft.
300 Blackwell St #104, Durham, NC 27701, Phone: 919-433-1566
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