Raleigh Rambles

Blount Street Commons and the Pell Street River

My Blount Street Project page is partly about my fascination with all construction sites – this one being across my street is particularly convenient.  Moving houses is always fun to watch.  This large imposing structure just made it’s move.  But we are obviously watching for the pros and cons of this project with respect to our own interests.  The Pell Street River is a big “current” concern.  It was given that name by our children as they played years ago in the large rainwater flows that gush down our tiny side street after a big rain.  With the new drainage system (at the front end, at least) and the large exposed areas of red clay, we knew there might be problems.  I have written a story on the Blount Street page about the problem.

Pell Street River descends

Below are a few more house moving images.  It sure is fun to watch.  Progress is a back and forth thing!

(pictures click to enlarge)

July 18, 2008 - Posted by raleighnaturalist | Person Street, Raleigh downtown | Blount Street Commons, runoff