Honoring the Past, Building a Future
Repurposing historical commercial architecture along Main Street Rocky Mount is one of the most fascinating aspects of preservation. Preservation isn’t just about saving what was, it’s about imagining what could be. When we repurpose an old building, we’re not erasing its past, we’re extending its story. A repurposed structure becomes both a tribute to craftsmanship … Continue reading The Power of Repurposing: Endless Possibilities
Image from Pinterest Growing up on Asbury Ave in Evanston, Il. there was a girl down the street who had a playhouse in the backyard. It was love at first sight. Looking back it was the beginning of my love of architecture. Each spring I was invited to come and spring house clean. I viewed … Continue reading From Playhouses to Possibilities: Small Spaces, Big Ideas
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"Reflections on a time when education built character, and graduation honored it." Stepheny Forgue Houghtlin Evanston Township High School was a top public school in the country when I graduated. I think there were 635+ students in my class. To this day, I’m still in touch with the close friends I made in those years. … Continue reading Stepheny Reflects On 2025 Graduation Speeches
NEW BLOG POST - SUNDAY - MOBILE FRIENDLY - What do 'The Wise Men' have to do with college graduation speeches? Let me know what you think about Stepheny's point of view on the subject. Mainstreetrockymount.com
It started with a prayer, one of those earnest, hopeful moments shared among friends when life throws a curve: Years ago my husband and I belonged to a couples prayer group. One of the men lost his job and we all began to pray, for a NEW job. Turns out we prayed he and his … Continue reading Preservation vs. Progress: Be Careful What You Pray For
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