Rocky Mount NC Housing – Saving the 200 S. Block of Howell Street – One House at a Time

The Last Touches of Fresh Paint The Yellow Cream Color Railings Were Removed -New Porch Flooring Installed and Railings Repaired and Attached This Fabulous Bungalow Given a New Life Thanks to Adrienne Copland, who provided this information about the house. The house was built in 1914 by A. C. Nichols, Sr. A few years later, … Continue reading Rocky Mount NC Housing – Saving the 200 S. Block of Howell Street – One House at a Time →

Meet the Preservation’Duchess’ on Howell Street, Rocky Mount, NC

Adrienne Copland is restoring the home at 201 S. Howell Street on the corner of Western and Howell. I first wrote about Howell Street on: https://wordpress.com/post/mainstreetrockymount.com/11129 Today I am adding information about this restoration and the explanation for Adrienne's title, the duchess. In 1939, this house was auctioned as part of the estate of Sadie … Continue reading Meet the Preservation’Duchess’ on Howell Street, Rocky Mount, NC →

The Loss of Rocky Mount’s Shotgun Housing Must Stop

The needle of appreciation moved when The Fixer Upper HGTV show from Waco, TX, featured a shotgun on the show. (on right) In this era of alternative living space options, like the rentable River & Twine Tiny Houses at Rocky Mount Mills, the public has become intrigued with minimalism. Tiny Houses at Rocky Mount Mills … Continue reading The Loss of Rocky Mount’s Shotgun Housing Must Stop →

New Podcast – A Day Older in Rocky Mount, NC

I had a birthday this week, a time of reflection. Questioning, "Who am I? Am I still growing and changing? Am I making a difference? Is the background music that I grew up with still humming in my heart? Downtown on my Main Street bench, I continue to meet people who become friends, teach me … Continue reading New Podcast – A Day Older in Rocky Mount, NC →

Living Above the Store on Main Street in Rocky Mount, NC -Andrew and Nicolle Clark are Repairers of the Breach

ANDREW & NICOLLE CLARK "Across the country, communities like ours are reimagining themselves. They are involved in the monumental task of enticing people into their historic downtown core areas that offer beautiful architecture in silent buildings waiting for a second life. Those places with a great story, that can offer a sense of place, like … Continue reading Living Above the Store on Main Street in Rocky Mount, NC -Andrew and Nicolle Clark are Repairers of the Breach →

Podcast Day: “Every Brick Wants to be Something.”

I hope you have started listening to the 5-minute podcast, Talking Main Street with Stepheny. The brick of Rocky Mount is near to my heart. I would like you to appreciate the beauty of brick in the commercial architecture of Main Street and beyond. I'm learning 'more better' with each episode. Put brick on your … Continue reading Podcast Day: “Every Brick Wants to be Something.” →