PART 1 – Costly RM Downtown Plans Are Unnecessary-Ask Stepheny At No Charge

Project by project, Rocky Mount is building anew, and preserving, restoring, and repurposing its historical commercial architecture. The by-line on this blog is honoring the past, building a future. It is amazing that wonderful things are happening in spite of how often we shoot ourselves in the foot. It is no secret that I can … Continue reading PART 1 – Costly RM Downtown Plans Are Unnecessary-Ask Stepheny At No Charge →

EDITED VERSION: A Rocky Mount Hero – Kip Meadows Saves Fleming Apartments

William West, Telegram Reporter, brought great news this past week. The four Fleming Apartments have been been restored. I first saw this property with Randy Adcock several years back. He was exploring the idea of creating a museum there. Having grown up in Evanston, IL. where apartment-living happens in wonderful structures, I could admire this … Continue reading EDITED VERSION: A Rocky Mount Hero – Kip Meadows Saves Fleming Apartments →

Video: A Wonderful Addition To Rocky Mount, NC’s Preservation Scene -Larema Coffee Shop

https://videopress.com/v/GxNevRBr?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true CLICK ON VIDEO ENJOY Tackling one historic commercial building at a time. The Downtown Development Office says: WE'RE OPEN FOR BUSINESS I created this video to celebrate a significant business that is building community, friendship, hospitality, entertainment, and serving good food. Come downtown and experience the on-going revitalization of Rocky Mount.

Building Shalom Receives a Grant for Creating Beautiful Renovated Homes – Rocky Mount, NC

Finishing off the month of June with a wonderful surprise. I received the following note. I wish to make a grant of $200 from my Community Foundation DAF to Building Shalom, Rocky Mount, NC. This gift is NOT anonymous. It is in honor of: Stepheny Houghtlin Crystal Wimes-Anderson From blight to beauty. The Franklin St. … Continue reading Building Shalom Receives a Grant for Creating Beautiful Renovated Homes – Rocky Mount, NC →

Rocky Mount, NC: Enough Of Politics-Lovely Victorian Fret Work To Admire

How is your architectural IQ coming along? One of the details found in a Victorian home is beaded fretwork that you see in these photographs. If you are lucky you can find pieces in architectural salvage stores to use in your restorations. There are reproduction designs available. The REAL deal is a jewel of great … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Enough Of Politics-Lovely Victorian Fret Work To Admire →

Rocky Mount: Falling in Love With Impractical Architects

When husband, Bob, offered the gift of a Kindle, I turned my nose up preferring a book in my hand. Sound familiar? The year I said, "yes, please," the Kindle turned out to be one of the best gifts ever. Not having to shelf the books on my Kindle is helpful. Lately I've been reading … Continue reading Rocky Mount: Falling in Love With Impractical Architects →