Tag Archives: Preservation Rocky Mount

You Can Come Home Again – Erwin Wilde Did – Home To Machaven

Posted on January 8, 2020 by

Erwin Wilde came home to Machaven last night. A house built in 1907-1908 for her grandmother, and James Hines, her grandfather, a leading businessman, civic leader. H.P.S. Keller was the architect for the 2 1/2-story, Classical Revival style brick dwelling with … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 7, 2020 by

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 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 18, 2019 by

“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 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 4, 2019 by

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 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 16, 2017 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Architectural Salvage – For Preservationists, Tinkers and Gardeners

Posted on December 1, 2016 by

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 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 13, 2016 by

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 … Continue reading →

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