David Jeptha Rose, 1861–1940 Every town has its heroes, the ones whose work still surrounds us and continues to shape the life of the community. In Rocky Mount, one of those heroes is D.J. Rose. More than a builder, he was an architect of place, a craftsman whose vision helped turn a small tobacco market … Continue reading The Builder Who Shaped Rocky Mount: Remembering D.J. Rose →

Tomorrow is a big day on the Main Street blog. J.D. Rose is a man of consequence and significant to the Rocky Mount, NC scene. He is always with me and so.....I want you to have information so you can enjoy his company too.

The previous Main Street blog post featured 109 SE Main Street. Beside it rises a landmark, the 1918 Rocky Mount National Bank building. Designed by the celebrated architectural firm Milburn & Heister, this grand structure brought Beaux-Arts style to our city at a time when banks wanted to symbolize strength, permanence, and civic pride. Beaux-Arts … Continue reading The Rocky Mount National Bank: Beaux-Arts on Main Street →

There’s something almost magical about power washing. You set the spray against a smudged driveway, a weathered deck, or the mildew streaks on siding, and in a matter of minutes the surface looks brand new. Power washing isn’t just about appearances. It’s about preservation. Dirt, mold, and mildew eat away at wood and concrete over … Continue reading Power Washing: Seeing Clearly Again →