Honoring the Past, Building a Future
“..what the next generation will value most is not what we owned, but the evidence of who we were and the tales of how we lived. In the end, it's the family stories that are worth the storage.” ― Ellen Goodman The waterlogged app on my I-phone (used on the photo above) reflects the emotional … Continue reading Rocky Mount Mill Worker Reunion – A Glorious Day
The reward of great men is that, long after they have died, one is not quite sure that they are dead. - Jules Renard If you're wondering … Continue reading Who Was Jacob Lewis Rosenbloom? (1927-2012)
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” ~ Henry David Thoreau I wish I'd written the following description of the post office, but like Harry Potter, I withdrew the information (memory) from a pensive. The early 20th century, Neoclassical, Rocky Mount Post Office enjoys a prime location in revitalizing downtown … Continue reading Preservation – Rocky Mount’s Historic Downtown Area Part 3-The Post Office
Saturday: The rain slashes the windows, all color drained from the day. Hurricane Matthew has mustered enough strength to hurl a downpour upon us. In writing about People's Bank, part of the Preservation Rocky Mount tour last Sunday, a black and white photograph seems appropriate to begin with. I invite you to sit with this … Continue reading Preservation – Rocky Mount’s Historic Downtown Part 2 – People’s Bank
“We want cities to understand that historic buildings are a resource.... figure out how to restore and reuse them and keep them in active service for their community.” National Trust president - Stephanie K. Meeks Preservation Rocky Mount Organization Visits the May Gorham Building A new generation is embracing the diversity, … Continue reading Preservation – Rocky Mount’s Historic Downtown Area Part 1 -May and Gorham Building
I hope reading this blog has encouraged your interest in the great architectural inventory of Rocky Mount and area. This invitation is an opportunity to visit the May & Gorham Building, Post Office and People's Bank with Preservation Rocky Mount on October 2 at 2:oo. As for me, I can hardly wait. You will have … Continue reading Preservation Rocky Mount Invites You
Main Street Rocky Mount 