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On South Wilmington Street, one of Raleigh’s few bastions of the past stands seemingly frozen in time. The Pope House’s rustic brick exterior and aging white paint looks nearly identical to when it was first built in 1901. But by August, the Pope House will take another step back in time, featuring restorative renovations that staff hope will give visitors a clearer look into Raleigh’s Black history. To Hazel Boomer, manager at the Pope House, this small house is far greater than its size. “I always say that the house...