Honoring the Past, Building a Future
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
Can we pass the hat and repair the E in PSTEIN? I bet the family might even know who did the original work on the lettering. It would be 'the grand gesture' in remembrance of the family to repair the name. Such a wonderful family and business that meant so much to Main Street. I … Continue reading Stepheny With A Main Street Rocky Mount Idea
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
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
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
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