It's time for our final home tour sneak peek!

This is the Cheek-Waller House, designed in 1928 by none other than George Watts Carr. T. Edgar and Adelaide Cheek were the first owners of the home, owning it from 1928-1934. The Cheeks are one of the oldest families in Durham, and Edgar's grandfather, J.W Cheek, was Durham's first mayor. The Cheeks sold the home to Marguerite and Zebulon Waller, the home's longest occupants, who lived there for nearly 50 years. The home is clad in skintled, or offset bricks, which was a popular style in the 1920s. Arches are a common theme in the house, prominent in the entrance and living room. The current residents had done intentional updates to the home, balancing the old with the new. To see this and seven other of Hope Valley's earliest built homes, join us on our 2026 Home Tour on May 16th and 17th. Tickets can be purchased at www.preservationdurham.org/hometour or at the link in our bio. Special thank you to all who came out to our annual meeting/home tour lecture last night, and a special thank you to Lee Pace and Tad DeBerry for their great presentations on the history of the Hope Valley golf course and neighborhood!