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Durham emerged as a major industrial and commercial center in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily due to the success of its tobacco and textile industries. [2] The city's growth was fueled by the Duke family, whose investments in tobacco and hydroelectric power played a significant role in shaping Durham’s economy. [ 3 ]
The Durham County Justice Center is a civic building in downtown Durham, North Carolina. The $120 million building opened to the public in February 2013. [ 1 ] The building houses the Durham County Sheriff's Office, the Durham County District Attorney's Office, and has 20 courtrooms. [ 1 ]
The Durham Performing Arts Center (often called the DPAC) opened November 30, 2008 as the largest performing arts center in the Carolinas at a cost of $48 million. [1] The DPAC hosts over 200 performances a year including touring Broadway productions, high-profile concert and comedy events, family shows and the American Dance Festival.
Universities and colleges in Durham, North Carolina (2 C, 5 P) Pages in category "Tourist attractions in Durham, North Carolina" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total.
Fontana station is a train station served by Metrolink San Bernardino Line commuter rail, located in the city of Fontana, California. It is immediately adjacent to Fontana's Downtown District. The station opened on November 22, 1993, [3] and is owned by the City of Fontana.
The City of Durham assumed the operation of the local Duke Power bus system in January 1991, naming it Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA). [3] [4] 1891–1902 – Durham Street Railway Co. 1902–1913 – Durham Traction Co. 1913–1921 – Durham Traction Co. (Cities Service Co.) 1921–1943 – Durham Public Service Co. (Cities Service Co.)
Durham station is an Amtrak station located in Durham, North Carolina. It is served by two passenger trains: the Carolinian and the Piedmont. The street address is 601 West Main Street and is located in West Village in downtown Durham. The station is open from 6:30am to 9:00pm daily. There is free, unattended parking at the station.
The Durham Police Department is a full service police department, having primary responsibilities for law enforcement and investigation within the city limits of Durham, North Carolina. The department was established in 1869 to provide policing services to the residents of Durham and has undergone many changes in its structure and operations since.