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.