Blogging, like Main Street itself, is evolving. Today’s readers aren’t sitting at desktops. They’re scrolling on their phones—between errands, appointments, and moments of quiet. I want to keep sharing what matters: preservation, restoration, and the future of Rocky Mount’s historic heart—while recognizing how most people are reading the blog these days. Starting today, you’ll notice … Continue reading Just So You Know…A Sunday Note From Stepheny
Tag: Historic Preservation
A Preservation Success – Bellemonte House – Restoration Sublime
You would have loved being with me the other day for a special brunch with the new innkeepers of Bellemonte House. It was a behind the scenes view of a major production just before the curtain rises. There were skilled workmen scurrying around taking care of last-minute details, an electrician with a few more chandeliers to hang. I … Continue reading A Preservation Success – Bellemonte House – Restoration Sublime

