N.C. Central University celebrated the opening of the historic Shepard House on September 29.

The building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Located at 1902 Fayetteville St., at the corner of Fayetteville and Brant streets, it has been closed for extensive renovations since 2000.

When the project initially began, the estimated cost for repairs was approximately $750,000.

Over $680,000 was donated to the Shepard House project from NCCU and benefactors such as Gary Hock, the State Department of Cultural Research, and the National Park Service Historic Preservation Fund.

“It’s important to respect and honor what our founder has built,” said Julius Chambers, former NCCU Chancellor.