Category: The Murals of Rocky Mount

Why Main Street Memories Deserve a Place in Preservation

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 →

The Murals of Rocky Mount

In Ken Burns fashion, let's zoom out before focusing in on Rocky Mount's two new, beautifully executed, murals. While enjoying and celebrating these artistic additions to the Main Street area, a bit more information helps to expand our appreciation of these exciting additions. We have a new term to add to our Main Street vocabulary: … Continue reading The Murals of Rocky Mount →