Raleigh's Pullen Park considered for national honor
Pullen Park is up for consideration to receive a national honor.
The park in Raleigh is among the top 16 finalists for the Engaging Local Government Leaders’ best places in local government. The award recognizes the best historic and cultural places.
"Pullen Park is one of the most unique historic sites amongst the offerings in the region," the entry says. "Pullen Park is the first public park and first public pool in North Carolina as well as one of the oldest amusement parks in the world."
The park is celebrating its 135th anniversary this year and also features a 100-plus-year-old carousel that is still in use.
Pullen Park is in a head-to-head bracket-style competition against Little Rock Central High School and Historic Mall.
ELGL voting for this round closed on Friday. The next round begins Monday.
The other matchups include:
- Willamette Falls Locks vs. El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
- Fox Performing Arts Center vs. Original Superior High School
- Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm vs. Pflugerville Heritage House
- Spiro Mine Tunnel vs. Chautauqua Park
- Morton Museum of Collierville History vs. Montpelier City Hall
- Historic West Bend Theatre vs. Greenmead Historical Park
- Tompkins Center for History & Culture vs. Historic Old River Station
