Honoring the Past, Building a Future
"In my opinion, cities have got to be committed to downtown if they are going to save it. If they aren't committed, they can't expect other people to be." -Lynell Bynum … Continue reading Station Square – Lynell Bynum: Are You Committed to Downtown? – Part 2
Why would Mr. Lynell Bynum, (1924-2002) decide in the early 1970’s to buy up an entire block of buildings in downtown Rocky Mount NC? How is this connected to real estate investor and general contractor, Ben Braddock, and his business partner, who have purchased from Chambliss and Rabil Commercial Reality, Station Square, a 65,000 square … Continue reading Telling The Station Square Story – Mr. Lynell Bynum -Part 1
The Bellemonte House, constructed between 1817 and 1825, may not be on your radar screen, but it soon will be. It was moved last year to a beautiful wooded lot on Bishop Road on the back side of Wesleyan College. I became aware of the house recently on a tour of Rocky Mount that … Continue reading Historic Bellemonte House on Wesleyan College Campus – Soon to be a B & B – Hopefully Serving Tea
This is how it is being done, folks. Close your eyes, think of downtown Rocky Mount and one of our many historic architectural buildings. When you open your eyes, read this announcement from the East Durham Pie Company Signing a lease is a big commitment, as this will be our new home for years … Continue reading So What About the East Durham Pie Company?
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” ~ Henry David Thoreau I wish I'd written the following description of the post office, but like Harry Potter, I withdrew the information (memory) from a pensive. The early 20th century, Neoclassical, Rocky Mount Post Office enjoys a prime location in revitalizing downtown … Continue reading Preservation – Rocky Mount’s Historic Downtown Area Part 3-The Post Office
I hope reading this blog has encouraged your interest in the great architectural inventory of Rocky Mount and area. This invitation is an opportunity to visit the May & Gorham Building, Post Office and People's Bank with Preservation Rocky Mount on October 2 at 2:oo. As for me, I can hardly wait. You will have … Continue reading Preservation Rocky Mount Invites You
Main Street Rocky Mount 