The Durham childhood home of Pauli Murray is shown on April 2, 2015. (Gerry Broome)
Pauli Murray, left was one of four winners of Mademoiselle magazine "Young Women of the Year" award in 1946. (John Lent)
In this photo taken April 2, 2015, a wrought iron railing decorates the front porch of the deteriorating childhood home of Pauli Murray in Durham. (Gerry Broome)
In this photo taken April 2, 2015, a mailbox frames the historical childhood home of Pauli Murray in Durham. (Gerry Broome)
In this photo taken Thursday, April 2, 2015, a mural outside the childhood home of Pauli Murray provides some history of the house in Durham. (Gerry Broome)
In this photo taken April 2, 2015, the childhood home of Pauli Murray is shown. (Gerry Broome)
Murray's legal acumen laid the groundwork of applying equal protection to women as well as racial minorities. (Gerry Broome)
The Murray family home has now been declared a national treasure. (Gerry Broome)