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Author: Stepheny Forgue Houghtlin
Stepheny Forgue Houghtlin grew up in Evanston, IL. and is a graduate of the University of Kentucky. She is an author of two novels: The Greening of a Heart and Facing East. She lives, writes and gardens in NC. Visit her: Stephenyhoughtlin.com
Three Downtown Buildings: Restored to Their Original Beauty
“Cities are remembered not only for what they build new, but for what they choose to keep.” SFH These buildings matter. They are a presence in the story of Rocky Mount; not burdens but possibilities. They still possess beauty, dignity, and purpose. These photographs show us that restoration does not begin with money or construction. … Continue reading Three Downtown Buildings: Restored to Their Original Beauty
New Blog – 5-7-26
When Local Ownership Fails Main Street: Part 3 203 SE Main Street
My first instinct, standing on the sidewalk, camera in hand, is not generous. It is the Queen of Hearts rising up in me: “Off with their heads!” as Lewis Carroll once wrote. How does this happen? Looking at the glass on this beautiful brick sidewalk, I ask, how does someone own a building on Main Street, part … Continue reading When Local Ownership Fails Main Street: Part 3 203 SE Main Street
New Blog Post 5-5-26 – When Ownership Fails Main Street, Part #3
In Part #3 I finish up writing about absentee owners, both long distance and local and what they can do. I hope you will take time to read more about the cost to the city and what can be done. My position!
Part 2: When Ownership Fails Main Street
Earlier this week, I wrote about absentee owners and what distance can cost a downtown. But there is another form of neglect, closer to home, and harder to excuse. When local ownership is at fault, all 5 foot 2 inches, or a little less, of me rises up in indignation on behalf of the commercial … Continue reading Part 2: When Ownership Fails Main Street
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