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Thanks to Charlotte Davis for information on her father. |
ARCHIE ROYAL DAVIS (1907-1980) Archie Royal Davis completed his architectural training at NCSU in 1930. In 1939, Davis established his architectural firm in Durham and went on to design the Durham County Judicial Building, the Carolina Inn, the UNC Morehead Planetarium, and many other buildings in Durham and Orange counties.
Davis with wife Frances. |
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1947 - The Evelyn Hall Residence, 1013 South Duke Street, Durham. This is one of two round houses (the other is two doors away, below) designed by Davis and built by developer JD Gibson. Sold in 1985 to Jeff Essen. Sold in 2007 to artist Bruce Mitchell. Carrboro designer James Morgan designed renovations and a rear studio addition (last picture). Top photo from the Durham Morning Herald, 1947. Other photos by Bruce Mitchell. |
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1947 - The Thomas and Mignone King House, 1009 South Duke Street, Durham. 900 square feet. Sold in 1970 to Margaret King Stack and Norman Stack. Sold in 1980 to William and Patsy Jernigan. Sold in 1980 to Paul and Wendy Brunette. Sold in 1983 to Arol and Marcia Ambler. Sold in 1986 to Clara G. and Locklin Ward. Sold in 1991 to Lee R. and Susan Williams. Sold in 1999 to current owner Catherine Overman. Top photo from the Durham Morning Herald, late 1940's. |
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1961 - The George R. and Lois Herbert House, 46 Beverly Street, Durham. Herbert was the first president of Research Triangle Institute. Their son Douglas "Casey" Herbert lives close by at 40 Beverly. |
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1962 - 52 Beverly Street, Durham. Davis designed a house for himself here in the early 1960s. According to his godson, Casey Herbert, Archie never had time to do the new plans from scratch. HIs wife Frances ordered a set from Sunset Magazine and this house is the modified result. Sold in 1992 to Annette Brady and Richard McGann. Bought in 1995 by Grace Nordhoff and Jonathan Beard. Bought in 2003 by Jason and Anastasia Balius. Bought in 2004 by current owners Daniel Weinlandt and Carol Cappelletti. Photo by George Smart. |
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1965 - The Nello L. and Ethel Vredevoogd Teer, Jr. House, 3200 Rugby Road, Durham. Jon Condoret worked for Davis and was the principal architect. The bottom picture shows the extensive renovations installed since the original design, above. Sold in 1994 to Charles A. and Elizabeth Ann Sanders. |
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