Honoring the Past, Building a Future
The Houghtlin Garden is in some state of disrepair, like the shotgun and bungalow houses spread across Wards 1-4. My garden needs the same attention, passion, and investment. There is a similarity in my mind between the love I feel when I get out of my car to take photographs and the look of my … Continue reading Rocky Mount’s Neighborhoods Should Be Places Remembered with love
Street Art is Freedom and Diversity Street Art is about freedom, creativity, and a way to ask and raise questions, to protest and beautify. It steps beyond convention. You don’t need to be a ‘legitimate’ artist with name recognition, or a large social media presence. People accept the creative and talented people involved in street … Continue reading The Importance of Art On Main Street
“To retain the architectural heritage, neighborhood character, and historic landscapes of the Rocky Mount, North Carolina area through collaboration, education, advocacy, and restoration.”— Preservation Rocky Mount Mission I am standing at your door like the long ago encyclopedia salesman. I want to sell you the upgraded version of the organization - Preservation Rocky Mount. Even … Continue reading An Upgraded Version of Preservation Rocky Mount Is Now Available
Almost a year ago, while I was walking and taking photographs on Main Street, I had a chance meeting with an energetic young man named, Zack Poll. Click Here: for a previous blog post about Zack. Zack was standing with friends in front of his South Main building that he is renovating. Once a drug … Continue reading Main Street – The Man on the Bicycle
I have always been a Merry-go-round child. I remember how important it was to pick the right horse and the whirling sound of carousel music. Do you remember watching for your parents standing in the crowd as round and round you'd go? Let's be Merry-go-round children again while I remind you of some research information. Start … Continue reading The ‘Country Fair” Carousel of Rocky Mount Holds Childhood Memories- Old and New
A June 4th morning - I have taken myself off to NABS (Never A Better Sandwich) for a fresh baked Cinnamon bun, and dare I admit, sweet (tea). I am sitting outside listening to soft jazz, the most divine breeze stirring the leaves on the trees and the American flags flapping gently on the lamp posts. … Continue reading It’s a Lovely Day Today – A Morning With SFH on Main Street
Main Street Rocky Mount 