Honoring the Past, Building a Future
Built in 1890, I had my inspectors hat on looking at this Main Street building next door to Davis Furniture. It once was several stories high but a fire took care of that. The hardscape (sidewalk design), bench and maturing tree in front of the building make a lovely setting. This wonderful curb appeal is … Continue reading 155 S.E. Main Street: ‘HauteQture’ A Dream Coming True
201 Washington St Wednesday I took these photos of this favorite building and teared up (not unusual) when thinking of the restoration and repurposing of this commercial building now planned In downtown Rocky Mount. I know it is going to be an important investment. I'm ecstatic. New South Ventures will be given grant money to … Continue reading A Wonderful Commercial Building To Be Saved and Repurposed In Rocky Mount, NC
Once upon a time, not so very long ago, there was a notion that you could be mugged or raped getting out of your car if you went downtown. It was hyperbole, but still a prevalent view people held who never went downtown anyway. When Ed Riley opened The Prime Smokehouse it was a game … Continue reading Rocky Mount NC: A Great Dilemma- Picking A Restaurant
I find that being prayerful, open minded, at the ready to learn new things, and believing in possibilities becomes a challenge when a casino is dropped in my lap. I have other issues I'm sorting out. The Casino is stepping on my lines in the play. I haven't made a strong enough case about the … Continue reading A Rocky Mount Casino: Like Trying On A Pair Of Shoes
A Main Street building, unoccupied and silent is now the new offices of Rocky Mount Downtown Development. The repurposed space that Architect Milan Mehta designed is another successful project in his portfolio. The repurposed historic building speaks to what Preservation, Restoration, and Repurposing can be. A tribute to Architect Milan Mehta is in order. What … Continue reading Kevin Harris, Rocky Mount Downtown Development Manager Retires
Studio 13 118 S Pearl StreetRocky Mount, NC 27803 info@simmonsandharris.com(252) 977-1616 Oh my! I went to check on how the Studio 13 project was coming along. I make no apologies for how I reacted by throwing up my hands, and smiling with appreciation for the handsome facade before me. This repurposing is tasteful, handsome, a … Continue reading Repurposing in Rocky Mount, NC: Studio 13 on Pearl Street With Blue Ribbon Results
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