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Then and now: Remembering the lost history and origins of Franklin Street


While many local treasures were lost through the decades, leaving flavors and memories that can never again be experienced in Chapel Hill, some icons are a mainstay on Franklin Street. Many classic downtown businesses, like Sutton's, Carolina Coffee House, and Mama Dip's, serve more than just food and services - they serve as makeshift museums. (WRAL.com)

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Then and now: Remembering the lost history and origins of Franklin Street