Preserving the Soul of Rocky Mount: The Vital Importance of Saving Our Historical Main Street Architecture

I hope you share my feelings of nostalgia and appreciation for the historical buildings on Main Street and in the area. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these buildings serve as living chronicles of Rocky Mount's past. This Main Street blog promotes the significance of preserving these structures for both their tangible and intangible values. These buildings … Continue reading Preserving the Soul of Rocky Mount: The Vital Importance of Saving Our Historical Main Street Architecture →

Rocky Mount, NC: March 1: Spring Is On The Way

I saw my first pear tree in bloom. It seems early but my own garden is waking up. It has been a mild few months; cold enough to wear my favorite winter coats, but not miserable. I decided to celebrate Spring starting today and let the newness, freshness, and promises fill our Main Street dreams … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: March 1: Spring Is On The Way →

Main Street Gastropub Has Reopened

Here is a restaurant destined to be a place where customers return. This excellent location on Main Street, in a repurposed building, is a great example of the revitalization going on downtown. If you read this blog on a regular basis you have come to know that I can look at the world through an … Continue reading Main Street Gastropub Has Reopened →

A Wonderful Commercial Building To Be Saved and Repurposed In Rocky Mount, NC

201 Washington St Wednesday I took these photos of this favorite building and teared up (not unusual) when thinking of the restoration and repurposing of this commercial building now planned In downtown Rocky Mount. I know it is going to be an important investment. I'm ecstatic. New South Ventures will be given grant money to … Continue reading A Wonderful Commercial Building To Be Saved and Repurposed In Rocky Mount, NC →

Part 2: Costly RM Downtown Plans Are Unnecessary-Ask Stepheny At No Charge

The empty building, 146 SW Main, next door to Virginia's is owned by New Yorker, Robbie Hothan. He also owns the Coco-Cola building in town. The renovation is on hold after encountering mildew and taking flooring out that has not been replaced. The board over the broken window is a deep bruise that vandals caused. … Continue reading Part 2: Costly RM Downtown Plans Are Unnecessary-Ask Stepheny At No Charge →

Spending Time With An Architect From Rocky Mount, NC

Children's Day Care Museum - Architect 7yr old, Annaclaire LeCourt Rollings The Extension - Play Place For Children Fun Child Hotel - Architect Annaclaire LeCort Rollins Interior Photo of Hotel Magnet Tiles are Architecture 101 for great granddaughter, Annaclaire. She will be submitting plans for the future Edgecombe Hotel. By then the supporting necessities for … Continue reading Spending Time With An Architect From Rocky Mount, NC →