Mayberry Modernism: Preserving North Carolina's Legacy of Modernist Houses
Mayberry Modernism: Preserving North Carolina's Legacy of Modernist Houses
- Date:
- Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Location:
- Main Auditorium
- Location:
- Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)
- Audience:
- Adult Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds Intergenerational Senior Citizen
- Categories:
- Durham Durham Library Foundation Humanities
North Carolina is home to a surprising concentration of world-class, mid-century Modernist residential architecture—a legacy George Smart, founder of USModernist, affectionately refers to as "Mayberry Modernism."
During this exciting and visually fascinating presentation, you'll visually explore some of the state's Modernist gems, many still glorious, some endangered, and some destroyed forever.
Whether you are an architect, a history buff, a preservationist, or simply someone who appreciates clean design, this lecture will redefine your view of North Carolina’s landscape.
About the Speaker
George Smart is an architectural historian, preservation advocate, and the founder of the nonprofit educational archive, USModernist. Dedicated to documenting and promoting Modernist residential design, George has given hundreds of talks across the country, sharing his passion and expertise on this vital period of American architecture.
Parking is available in the library parking lot or at the North Queen Street Garage located at 115 North Queen Street which is behind the apartments directly across the street from the library. Parking is free in the garage. Please bring your ticket to a service desk in the library for validation.
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