Honoring the Past, Building a Future
If you are a garden writer the challenge becomes, how many ways can you describe the color green? If you are writing the blog, Mainstreetrockymount.com, how many ways can I feature Rocky Mount’s Main Street commercial historic facades that will make the reader focus on the powerful connection between the preservation of these buildings and … Continue reading The Role of Main Street Facades in Rocky Mount’s Future
Rocky Mount has long appreciated the work of local photographer Charles Killebrew, who operated a studio on Howard Street and worked for many years with the Rocky Mount Telegram. His extensive collection of photographs, spanning from the 1940s to the 1990s, is now preserved at the Braswell Library. Today, we are fortunate to have Gary … Continue reading Connecting with a Forgotten Past: The Power of Photography and Architecture
Get Involved in Saving Rocky Mount's History! Rocky Mount’s rich history is woven into the very fabric of our community, reflected in the architecture that has stood the test of time. These historic structures aren't just buildings; they are the stories of the past, the memories of those who came before us, and the foundation … Continue reading Call To Action: Preserve Our Heritage
I've always wanted to own and operate a bookstore. The kind of store you read about in fiction, the cozy setting, the store cat, a gathering place for reader's to share their discoveries. A location close to Main Street. First choice, a shotgun house repurposed in a settled neighborhood. For fun, I've written the opening … Continue reading Stepheny’s New Bookstore: Breathing New Life into an Old Shotgun House
As an avid follower of several blogs dedicated to Craftsman architecture, I was thrilled to come across a standout article. This piece features a Chicago home with interior photographs that are truly spectacular. While the overall design might be a bit overwhelming, I encourage you to view the photos as standalone examples of perfection. When … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Craftsman Architecture in Focus-Eye Candy
Recently, a friend introduced me by saying, "Stepheny is enthusiastic about everything." I took that as a great compliment because by now you know that I feel passionate about a lot of things, be it politics or the latest book, or honoring the past, while building a future. I am completely captivated by Art Nouveau … Continue reading Art Nouveau Tiles: A Legacy of Beauty and Sophistication
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