Preservation – Rocky Mount’s Historic Downtown Area Part 1 -May and Gorham Building

“We want cities to understand that historic buildings are a resource.... figure out how to restore and reuse them and keep them in active service for their community.” National Trust president - Stephanie K. Meeks Preservation Rocky Mount Organization Visits the May Gorham Building A new generation is embracing the diversity, … Continue reading Preservation – Rocky Mount’s Historic Downtown Area Part 1 -May and Gorham Building →

Are You Using Your Imagination When It Comes To Rocky Mount?

You might say it is my age, but I have always looked at the world through an emotional blur. I count this as a gift that includes observation, memory, and a propensity for nostalgia. It makes me do things like hastily pull to the curb, a quick glance in the rearview mirror hoping that an … Continue reading Are You Using Your Imagination When It Comes To Rocky Mount? →

Today’s Concept: Walkable Neighborhoods

Vann Joines is our Resident Downtown Prophet; he always explains things in the language of possibilities. Don't be surprised if the revitalization folks in town follow him off the end of a bridge because he has bewitched everyone with his expertise and vision for the future. I am one of his pupils learning the vocabulary … Continue reading Today’s Concept: Walkable Neighborhoods →

Looking At The Queen Anne Hotel in New Orleans – A Reminder Of Our Own Rocky Mount NC Treasures – Preservation and Perspective

The Queen Anne Hotel has a steep gabled roof, asymmetrical shape and dormer windows Named for its style of architecture, dating from 1880-1910. IF ONLY....those cities that are trying to revitalize their historic downtown core areas all had a Queen Anne Hotel like the one pictured above. But wait, here in Rocky Mount we have … Continue reading Looking At The Queen Anne Hotel in New Orleans – A Reminder Of Our Own Rocky Mount NC Treasures – Preservation and Perspective →

Rocky Mount Historic Downtown Area – Letting Vancouver’s Victorian Hotel Teach Us A Thing Or Two

In former posts, I have written about the restoration of the Poinsett Hotel in Charlotte, NC, neglected for over twenty year, that was critical to the revitalization of the core downtown historic area. The Victorian Hotel pictured above is a goldrush-era building in Vancouver. A version of The Victorian is what every city wishes they had; a … Continue reading Rocky Mount Historic Downtown Area – Letting Vancouver’s Victorian Hotel Teach Us A Thing Or Two →

GO AHEAD: Put “Sweet Taters Restaurant and Brewery on the Rocky Mount Map

Meet the team that is bringing Sweet Taters Restaurant & Brewery to life. Left to Right: Will Lewis, graphic design intern from Nash Community College. Chris Flora: Owner, Marketing Manager. Chris is working on his MBA and will be taking care of the sales and marketing. Erin Flora: Owner, Brewmaster, Greg Flora: Owner, Restaurant Manager … Continue reading GO AHEAD: Put “Sweet Taters Restaurant and Brewery on the Rocky Mount Map →