PERQUIMANS ART LEAGUE INC

HERTFORD, NC

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The 2-story brick Selig Building, 1927, is described as Neo-Classical Revival style (or Colonial Revival as one source states) with Art Deco ornamentation. This commercial structure is located at 511-513 Main Street in downtown Eizabeth City, North Carolina. (Sources also provide circa 1925, 1927 and circa 1931 as construction dates). The building was erected for Louis Selig, a jeweler and his brother Julian, an optometrist. The Norfolk, Virginia architectural firm of Rudolf, Cook, and Van Leeuwen designed the building, which was built by local contractor Lord Byron Perry.

The upper level is richly decorated with blue and yellow glazed terra-cotta; the lower level is comprised on white tile. This white tile is also used in the quoins, which edge and frame the 2nd story. The roof appears to be flat. In the cornice is a colorful course of the blue and yellow terra cotta and rondels between each tile segment. Below this, and above the central window is a concrete plate with the name "Selig". The three 1/1 sash windows on the upper level have white tile surrounds with some embellishments near the top of each. The lintels are involved with ledges that extend outward in different proportions. Below this is a course of egg-and-dart ornamentation (see the 4th image in this set).

Separating the top from the street level is a decorative course with a wave-like motif of the yellow and blue terra cotta. Below this the facade the white tile forms a wide band of color above a darker color material (I don't know what it is). There are two recessed entrances and three display windows, the middle window separating the prominent arches, one above each entrance. Light that day did not permit a sharper view of the street-level part of the building. The jewelry store had a couple of owners after the Selig family, and apparently closed its doors in 2013. The Rich Company page on Facebook on May 18, 2022 describes the building as for sale. The Selig Building is part of the Elizabeth City Historic District, added to the National Register of Historic Places, October 18, 1977 with ID# 77001007

The nomination form the Elizabeth City Historic District <a href="https://files.nc.gov/ncdcr/nr/PK0003.pdf" rel="noreferrer nofollow">files.nc.gov/ncdcr/nr/PK0003.pdf</a>

Elizabeth City Historic District (Additional Documentation) [2021] <a href="https://www.dncr.nc.gov/nr/pk0003ad/open" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.dncr.nc.gov/nr/pk0003ad/open</a>

Historic and Architectural Resources of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 1793-1943 <a href="https://npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/64500359_text" rel="noreferrer nofollow">npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/64500359_text</a> [prepared in 1992, approved 1994]

Elizabeth City Historic Walking Tour--Main Street Commercial District 
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Selig Building, Elizabeth City 1 Credit: David Hoffman '41

Perquimans Art League Inc is a non-profit organization located in Hertford, North Carolina, that is dedicated to promoting and supporting the arts in the community. The league was founded in 1975 and has since been providing a platform for local artists to showcase their talent and connect with other artists.

Perquimans Art League offers a variety of services to its members, including regular art exhibits, workshops, classes, and demonstrations. It also provides opportunities for artists to sell their work through its gift shop and online gallery. The organization is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure that the league remains a vital part of the community.

The league’s activities and events are open to the public and attract a diverse audience of art enthusiasts, collectors, and visitors. It also collaborates with other local organizations and businesses to promote the arts and enrich the cultural life of the community.

Overall, Perquimans Art League Inc is a vibrant and active organization that plays a vital role in promoting and supporting the arts in Hertford and the surrounding areas. It provides a welcoming and supportive environment for artists and art lovers alike and is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the arts in North Carolina.

PERQUIMANS ART LEAGUE INC is a Art Museum in HERTFORD NC. US MID #8403700686

The museum is classed as ART (Art Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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PERQUIMANS ART LEAGUE INC
PO BOX 134
HERTFORD
NC
27944-0134

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PERQUIMANS ART LEAGUE INC Information

MID # 8403700686
Name PERQUIMANS ART LEAGUE INC
Alternate Name
Classification Art Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 562117984
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.148793, -76.415045
CODES FIPS State Code: 37
FIPS County Code: 143
US Census Tract: 920202
US Census Block: 2006