"Major" Durham's Bull Statue
Description:
Dedicated in 2007 the Durham bull depicts a classic antebellum symbol of Durham, NC. It stands as a testament to Durham's prosperity and growth dedicated at a time when gentrification of the downtown area was just beginning to truly take off.
Institution:
Central Carolina Bank
Official/Unofficial:
Unofficial
Group Acknowledged:
Economic Immigrants
Historical Subject:
It has truly become a symbol of the controversial gentrification of downtown Durham. It has become a statue almost synonymous to the name of Durham and is described as a representation of the strength of the Durham community through Durham's negative reputation around the late 1990's through the early 2000's.
Physical Aspects:
A 10ft. tall bronze bull set in the center of downtown Durham.
Date of Dedication:
June 2007
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