"Major" Durham's Bull Statue

sjh@unc.edu — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 17:43:55 +0000

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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Themes:

Gentrification