National Register Nomination
Broadell Neighborhood
Fayetteville, North Carolina
In progress, estimated completion 2026
Following their work on the historic resource survey of the Broadell neighborhood, Katie and Cassandra were hired again by the City of Fayetteville to complete the National Register nomination for the neighborhood. Broadell is significant at the local level under criteria A and C for its important connections to Ethnic Heritage, Community Planning and Development, Education, and Architecture.
The Broadell neighborhood was established in 1952 by Broadell Homes, Inc. which sought to attract the growing Black middle class in Fayetteville. The majority of homes were constructed from stock plans offered by Broadell Homes in the Ranch form and style, and homeowners were able to
customize some features. Part of Broadell’s appeal was the presence of E. E. Smith High School at the center of the neighborhood. Prior to integration in the 1960s, E. E. Smith was Fayetteville’s only Black high school, and it is where generations of Broadell’s residents have attended school.
In May 2025, Loggia traveled to Fayetteville to attend the Seabrook-Broadell Community Watch meeting to introduce the project to residents. Loggia also conducted fieldwork to document alterations to resources since the 2023 survey, reconnected with project partners from the survey, and revisited archival repositories as needed. Loggia is currently working on the nomination materials like the narrative description of each resource and the narrative statement of significance.
