Honoring the Past, Building a Future
This has a nice ring to it. If you are addicted to English mysteries as I am, you are familiar with the expression. In British, and other Commonwealth English, 'bloody hell' is an informal, mildly offensive expletive used to express surprise, annoyance, disbelief, anger, or frustration. Like, "Bloody hell, I can’t believe we missed the … Continue reading Bloody Hell!
I know 'one thing leads to another' is a cliche, but when I began writing the Main Street blog, that's what always happens. My favorite is, "Have you met so in so? You need to talk to them." That's how I know all these wonderful people in Rocky Mount, NC. As an example, I spent … Continue reading A Daughtridge Family 1915 Bungalow In Edgecombe County – Part 1
Each year when I return from a mountain Thanksgiving, I anticipate my neighbors on either side to have worked their magic. Once again the hours of work produced a beautiful sight. I will enjoy this gift of light each evening. Below I'm sharing my tree with you from last year because this year it's going … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC – The Houses Are Beginning to Blink and Sparkle
By now you know Rocky Mount's Synagogue is for sale. I want you to imagine yourself standing here as candles flicker, a strain of music plays, and the prayers of this holy space are wrapped around us. Know that you have joined a significant chapter in Rocky Mount's story On 9/5/17 I wrote a blog … Continue reading In Your Imagination: Sit With Me in the Synagogue Praying With The Past Jewish Congregation in Rocky Mount,NC
Erwin Wilde came home to Machaven last night. A house built in 1907-1908 for her grandmother, and James Hines, her grandfather, a leading businessman, civic leader. H.P.S. Keller was the architect for the 2 1/2-story, Classical Revival style brick dwelling with a slate-covered hipped roof. With five interior chimneys, a pedimented portico with Doric columns, and a … Continue reading You Can Come Home Again – Erwin Wilde Did – Home To Machaven
If you have been following my Main Street posts, you know that I have recently been pushing for an updated, honest architectural inventory. Here is one of Rocky Mount's treasures that is a Mid-Century modern home built originally for Thomas and Marian Hicks at 718 Evergreen Road, Rocky Mount NC. I've done some research for … Continue reading Another Star in Rocky Mount’s Architectural Crown – Paying Tribute to Architect George Matsumoto – A West Haven Gem
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