A Favorite Moment: Exploring Main Street Rocky Mount, NC

With my phone camera this doesn't do justice to this view, but I loved the moments trying to capture this architectural gem for my own heart and now for you. How proud we are of the American flag waving over Main Street. Bless this land of ours.

Art Nouveau Tiles: A Legacy of Beauty and Sophistication

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 →

Stepheny With A Main Street Rocky Mount Idea

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 →

Preserving the Soul of Rocky Mount: The Vital Importance of Saving Our Historical Main Street Architecture

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 →

Saturday Night At The ‘Movie’ – A Stepheny Video – Main Street Rocky Mount

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 →

A Wonderful Commercial Building To Be Saved and Repurposed In Rocky Mount, NC

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 →