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Can you name the location of these Fitzgerald bricks in Durham? 👀 These historic bricks are a powerful reminder of Rich

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Can you name the location of these Fitzgerald bricks in Durham?

👀 These historic bricks are a powerful reminder of Richard B. Fitzgerald’s legacy, who was a successful African American entrepreneur and the great-uncle of civil rights icon Pauli Murray. Fitzgerald ran brickyards during Durham’s early development, producing the very bricks used to build foundational landmarks like St. Joseph’s AME Church (1891). His bricks still line the streets of Durham, Raleigh, and many other southern cities today. If you see bricks with this distinct pattern, you're likely walking on a piece of Fitzgerald’s lasting impact. Have you spotted any Fitzgerald bricks in your city? Share your finds with us! #FitzgeraldBricks #DurhamHistory #HistoricPreservation
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