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North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company Building

North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company Building is a historic place in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1975, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 75001258.

Durham, Durham County, North CarolinaListed May 15, 1975NRIS #75001258★ National Historic Landmark
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What is North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company Building?

The Old North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company Building, also known as the Mechanics and Farmers Bank Building, is an office building at 114-116 West Parrish Street in downtown Durham, North Carolina. It formerly served as the headquarters for the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, which was formerly one of the nation's largest companies founded and owned by African-Americans. The building was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1975.

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Listing details

Name
North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company Building
City
Durham
County
Durham County
State
North Carolina
Listed on the National Register
May 15, 1975
NRIS reference number
75001258
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
35.99558, -78.90019
When was North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company Building listed on the National Register?

North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1975.

Where is North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company Building located?

North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company Building is located in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina at approximately 35.99558, -78.90019. See the map above.

Is North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company Building a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company Building is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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