Architecture Worth Fightin' For!

The NCModernist Legal Defense Fund (LDF) provides technical assistance, funding for legal representation, and other support services. From preserving historically significant Modernist houses to standing for due process, the LDF actively advocates for the legacy of Modernist residential architecture. For example, in 2014 the NCModernist Legal Defense Fund raised about $25,000 towards $50,000 in legal fees for the Cherry/Gordon Case. We need your financial help to future defenses. The founding Host Committee of the LDF includes:

Larry Wheeler, NCMA

Myrick Howard, Preservation North Carolina

George Smart, NCModernist

Mack Paul, Morningstar Law Group

John Reese, Reese PLLC

Erik Van Mehlman, BuildSense

David Cole, Inclusion Studio

James Goodnight, Jr.

Frank Harmon, Frank Harmon Architect

Phil Szostak, Szostak Design/Build

Betsy and Gene Conti, Oakwood Residents

Peter Rumsey and Barbara Wishy, Oakwood Residents

Bernie Reeves, Metro Magazine

Marjorie Hodges, NCMA

Monica Hunter, Artist

Greg Paul, Greg Paul Builders

Tom Barrie, NCSU College of Design

John and Trish Healy, Oakwood Residents

Erin Sterling Lewis, in situ studio, Oakwood Resident

Michael Stevenson, KlingStubbins

Sheila and George Duncan

Robby Johnston, Raleigh Architecture Company

Scott Cutler, Clancy and Theys

Ellen Cassilly, Ellen Cassilly Architect

Adam Carrington, Carrington Electric

Steven Burke and Randy Campbell

Richard Kaydos-Daniels, Kaydos-Daniels Engineering

Bruce and Miriam Sauls

Ashley Christensen, Ashley Christensen Restaurants

Pursuing legal channels is a critical but expensive investment in preserving the architecture you love. It's an investment in truly protecting Modernist design, documentation, and heritage.

If giving by check, please mail to NCModernist, 5409 Pelham Road, Durham NC 27713 and mark LDF on the memo.Contributions to the LDF are generally tax-deductible - please consult your tax professional.