Preservation Rocky Mount Membership Gathers at Machaven Tonight – January 7th

I'm looking forward to this Members Only opportunity: People interested in the preservation of our architectural inventory will be gathering in this special place that is alive and well again. Machaven: A crown jewell in the community. You may join on line or at the event tonight to attend. #20.00 per year. Preservation Rocky Mount … Continue reading Preservation Rocky Mount Membership Gathers at Machaven Tonight – January 7th →

‘Planting Your Flag in the Ground’ – Another City Council Meeting

"If you have eyes to see past the broken glass and boarded facades, if you look up as I do, you will see what I see. Commercial architecture holding the heartbeat and stories of Rocky Mount." -Stepheny Houghtlin This quote of mine is one approach to preservation. There are many avenues to pursue when considering … Continue reading ‘Planting Your Flag in the Ground’ – Another City Council Meeting →

Partnering with Stepheny – February 13th – 6:00PM – Station Square

YOU ARE INVITED Preservation of our architectural assets needs a critical mass of people who are interested in having a voice in the matter. As a board member of Preservation Rocky Mount, I’m heading up a new Advocacy committee. I know many of you who read this blog have a great interest in the continuing … Continue reading Partnering with Stepheny – February 13th – 6:00PM – Station Square →

Villa Place Tales – The Kids that Grew Up in Villa Place

She sat on the porch and watched the moon rise. Soon its amber fluid drenched the earth and quenched the thirst of the day. Zora Neale Hurston (edited SFH) Throughout the South you find front porches tucked beneath deep overhangs. These open-air rooms continue to beckon family and friends where they gather to enjoy a cool … Continue reading Villa Place Tales – The Kids that Grew Up in Villa Place →

Architectural Salvage – For Preservationists, Tinkers and Gardeners

I “You must learn how to extract things of value out of things that seem totally worthless.” Pastor Adelaja Sunday What the heck is the Preservation Architectural Salvage Store? It sells historic and reclaimed architectural features. Items are donated to the store and sold at a reduced and affordable price. Many items are sourced from homes … Continue reading Architectural Salvage – For Preservationists, Tinkers and Gardeners →

Preservation – Rocky Mount’s Historic Downtown Part 2 – People’s Bank

Saturday: The rain slashes the windows, all color drained from the day. Hurricane Matthew has mustered enough strength to hurl a downpour upon us. In writing about People's Bank, part of the Preservation Rocky Mount tour last Sunday, a black and white photograph seems appropriate to begin with. I invite you to sit with this … Continue reading Preservation – Rocky Mount’s Historic Downtown Part 2 – People’s Bank →