Honoring the Past, Building a Future
Rocky Mount NC: Preservation of Historic Commercial and Residential Architecture
I'm thinking of John Jesso today. I first met him when I went to his office to inquire about starting the blog, Main Street Rocky Mount. Would I be stepping on anyone's toes? John listened to my ideas and without hesitation, said, "I would love your help in highlighting the beautiful story of Rocky Mount." 316 published … Continue reading John Jesso Remains Rocky Mount’s Codega
“Look at the places where no one looks, so you can see the things no one sees!” Mehmet Murat ildan Those who follow Main Street know the words to its theme song about preservation, restoration, and repurposing the commercial buildings in historic downtown. One of the verses is about finding a heartbeat and pulse in … Continue reading Main Street Exhibit – Remembrance of Things Past
I often sing a few lines from a Joe Cocker song when I think of those I am grateful for, love, and admire. I haven't met Mr. White, so it is unusual to connect a song with a stranger. There are exceptions. Mr. White is another 'angel unaware' that has come to Main Street. You … Continue reading Stepheny Sings A Joe Cocker Song to Troy White – A New Face on Howard Street
In the Chicago area, you will find bakeries throughout this city of neighborhoods...Greek Town, Little Italy...In Evanston where I grew up, there was a bakery on Davis Street where my mother took me. Inside the door of the bakery, delectable smells filled the shop. The glass front display cases were filled with trays of impossible choices. … Continue reading a-lt-men-taire – The French Bakery on Main Street – IMAGINE!
“A city is not an accident but the result of coherent visions and aims.” Leon Krier, The Architecture of Community Like you, I have been at home practicing patience. I haven't checked on things downtown for awhile. Since a grocery run was in order, while I was out, I drove downtown around 4:30. There was … Continue reading Checking On Main Street – It’s a New Dawn, It’s a New Day, A New Life For Us
Woda Cooper has experienced developers, general contractors, and property managers specializing in design, construction, and management. If you google them you will find an impressive mass of work. Their online presence leaves a favorable impression of the company. Here is an example of one of the low-income housing projects they use on their Facebook header. The … Continue reading URGENT ATTENTION – PLAN B – Low Income Housing Development Partners – Woda Cooper
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