Honoring the Past, Building a Future
Recently, a friend introduced me by saying, "Stepheny is enthusiastic about everything." I took that as a great compliment because by now you know that I feel passionate about a lot of things, be it politics or the latest book, or honoring the past, while building a future. I am completely captivated by Art Nouveau … Continue reading Art Nouveau Tiles: A Legacy of Beauty and Sophistication
Can we pass the hat and repair the E in PSTEIN? I bet the family might even know who did the original work on the lettering. It would be 'the grand gesture' in remembrance of the family to repair the name. Such a wonderful family and business that meant so much to Main Street. I … Continue reading Stepheny With A Main Street Rocky Mount Idea
I hope you share my feelings of nostalgia and appreciation for the historical buildings on Main Street and in the area. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these buildings serve as living chronicles of Rocky Mount's past. This Main Street blog promotes the significance of preserving these structures for both their tangible and intangible values. These buildings … Continue reading Preserving the Soul of Rocky Mount: The Vital Importance of Saving Our Historical Main Street Architecture
https://videopress.com/v/NLt2cUDT?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true I love Canva.com and the fun of creating a video like this for you. Duke Basketball wins by 1 point with 1 second to play. Now the Kentucky game and more Australian Open at 9:00PM. I have Sweet tea from Dunkin' Donuts. In the words of an old friend, Paul Day...Ain't It Great To … Continue reading Saturday Night At The ‘Movie’ – A Stepheny Video – Main Street Rocky Mount
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
Stepheny's Free Plan calls for a sexy black book that, among other things, has the names and contact info of every out of town owner of Main Street commercial architecture. I would send them a collective weekly e-mail about anything that is positive, any progress being made around their investment with the intent of bridging … Continue reading Part 3: Costly RM Downtown Plans Are Unnecessary-Ask Stepheny At No Charge
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