Honoring the Past, Building a Future
Two small moments—one in a movie theater, one on a London street, remind me that what we preserve aren't just buildings, but stories that happened in just the right place, at just the right time, and they become a kind of personal landmark. I’ve always loved the movie 84 Charing Cross Road, the quiet affection … Continue reading Why Main Street Memories Deserve a Place in Preservation
A Great Website -Buildingshalom.org One of my fondest memories: Walking towards the Jaffe Gate in Jerusalem. On his knees, a gardener was weeding in a large green space along the Old City Wall. As I passed him, he looked up, smiled. He said to me, "Shalom." From time to time I revisit this memory and … Continue reading Building Shalom: Rocky Mount, NC
In creating the Main Street blog, I have written about the value of historic shotgun houses, highlighting their cultural significance, architectural charm, and place in our city’s history. Now, it is time to turn words into action. Rocky Mount’s inventory of shotgun houses is dwindling, and without immediate intervention, we risk losing an essential part … Continue reading Preserving Rocky Mount’s Shotgun Houses: A Call to Action
Your Rocky Mount cheerleader spent Christmas Eve lunch with these darling children. I'm thinking of the Mainstreetrockymount.com readers and wishing you a Merry Christmas and all good things in the New Year. Preservation is the name of the game in 2025. A few days off from publishing to enjoy family and the little munchkins like … Continue reading Christmas in Rocky Mount, NC
I'm sure like me, you have opinions about things that need better understanding before putting them out there. In my case I'm referring to the Census that took place in 2023. My concern is how the Census impacts a historic neighborhood like Happy Hill. Happy Hill in Ward 4 has been shifted to Ward 2. … Continue reading Census Change: Happy Hill Shifted To Ward 2 – How’s It Working Out
A TINY HOUSE The Main Street blog is preoccupied with the bungalow and shot gun houses of Rocky Mount. When I came across a Southernliving.org article on a Tiny House in a craftsman style, I was immediately charmed. "In the embrace of simplicity and a homage to artisanal craftsmanship, the concept of the Craftsman tiny … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Main Street Celebrates The Evolution Of The Craftsman Bungalow
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