Honoring the Past, Building a Future
Star Street I don’t rattle easily. But last Thursday evening, after sharing a slice of pizza and plenty of laughs with Denise, the energetic Fun Director at Sky-Vue Skateland, I drove to the Happy Hill neighborhood in Rocky Mount. I had my phone camera in hand, planning to check on the state of things since … Continue reading A White Woman with a Camera: My Happy Hill Mission
This morning, I looked at this gorgeous photograph of a green craftsman bungalow, its symmetry softened by shrubs, its porch pots blooming., I purred like a kitten. The reaction was instant and familiar. I have a grand passion for bungalows, one that never fades no matter how often I've written about them or pass one … Continue reading From Rocky Mount NC: A Love Letter to the American Bungalow
"Reflections on a time when education built character, and graduation honored it." Stepheny Forgue Houghtlin Evanston Township High School was a top public school in the country when I graduated. I think there were 635+ students in my class. To this day, I’m still in touch with the close friends I made in those years. … Continue reading Stepheny Reflects On 2025 Graduation Speeches
Some stories live in old buildings.Others drift through memory, art, or the quiet courage of character. From time to time, I like walking a little further down Main Street— not away from preservation, but deeper into the spirit of what’s worth saving. You know by now that I am always reading. This time, it’s about … Continue reading Steps That Lead Somewhere
Dear Readers, As I reflect on the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for following MainstreetRockyMount.com and the Rocky Mount Facebook page. Your engagement and support mean the world to me, and I like to think it is a testament to the vibrant … Continue reading Gratitude for Community and Preservation in Rocky Mount
Once the Bank of Rocky Mount, 142 SW Main, is one of my favorite facades on Main Street. I wish I had experienced this space as a book store that it once was. Addicted to books and reading, I imagine being young enough and with money enough to buy this building and turn it back … Continue reading Transforming Spaces: The Future of Rocky Mount’s Historic Buildings
