ARTHUR McKIMMON II (1918-2008)

McKimmon, a Raleigh native, received a BS in architectural engineering from NCSU in 1940. After a stint in the US Navy, he taught for two years at the NCSU School of Design before beginning his own practice in 1948. He is known for designing The Angus Barn, Leroy Martin Jr. High School, buildings on Peace College and St. Mary’s College (including the serpentine wall surrounding the Hillsborough Street campus), and 175 residences in the area ranging from Georgian to contemporary, each known for their interior detail and exterior style.   He received an award from the AIA in 1970 for his work in restoring the original 1813 State Bank in downtown Raleigh.  He retired in 1994. In 2004, the Governor awarded him the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in honor of his many years of service to North Carolina.

1956 - His own house at 2751 Toxey Drive, Raleigh.  Now 4200 square feet.  McKimmon designed the gardens in the back and tended them for over 40 years.  Sold in 1995 to his son and daughter in law James and Angela McKimmon.  Sold in 2001 to Eric and Sharon Harris.  Architect Richard Hall added on to the right side, top picture.  Originally it looked like the bottom photo.

1957 - The Paul and Sadie Root Tillery House, 2200 White Oak Road, Raleigh.  Sold in 1967 to James and Beverley Sunderland.  Sold in 1972 to Dean and Anne Spencer Best.  Sold in 1992 to current owners Zack and Blanche Bacon.  Photo by Leilani Carter.

1961 - The John and Joyce Pope Residence, 2520 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh.  Overlooks the Carolina Country Club golf course.  Still occupied by the original owners.  Photo by Leilani Carter.

Around 1965 - The Albert and Susan Jenkins Residence, 400 Scotland Street, Raleigh.  4400 sf with two main floors plus a basement on 1.5 acres. There was a beautiful Japanese garden (above) by Lewis Clarke of the NCSU School of Design. Jenkins had a grand piano in the living room that was surrounded by windows. The living room also had a conversation pit with a fireplace. The house was sold in 1990 to Carroll and Shelia Singleton. Unfortunately, it was empty for a few years (see video)and torn down in the late 1990's.  Three houses were built in its place (aerial photo).