Rocky Mount’s Sears Catalog Homes – A Significant Architectural Asset – Part 2

“If we do not honor our past, we lose our future. If we destroy our roots, we cannot grow.” — Friedensreich Hundertwasser Austrian-born artist and architect In doing research for the blog, I meet the most interesting people. Yesterday it was Rose Thornton who has provided the photographs of our Rocky Mount Sears homes. We must invite her … Continue reading Rocky Mount’s Sears Catalog Homes – A Significant Architectural Asset – Part 2 →

Historic Bellemonte House on Wesleyan College Campus – Soon to be a B & B – Hopefully Serving Tea

The Bellemonte House, constructed between 1817 and 1825, may not be on your radar screen, but it soon will be. It was moved last year to a beautiful wooded lot on Bishop Road on the back side of Wesleyan College. I became aware of the house recently on a tour of Rocky Mount that … Continue reading Historic Bellemonte House on Wesleyan College Campus – Soon to be a B & B – Hopefully Serving Tea →

So What About the East Durham Pie Company?

This is how it is being done, folks. Close your eyes, think of downtown Rocky Mount and one of our many historic architectural buildings. When you open your eyes, read this announcement from the East Durham Pie Company Signing a lease is a big commitment, as this will be our new home for years … Continue reading So What About the East Durham Pie Company? →

Preservation – Rocky Mount’s Historic Downtown Area Part 3-The Post Office

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” ~ Henry David Thoreau I wish I'd written the following description of the post office, but like Harry Potter, I withdrew the information (memory) from a pensive. The early 20th century, Neoclassical, Rocky Mount Post Office enjoys a prime location in revitalizing downtown … Continue reading Preservation – Rocky Mount’s Historic Downtown Area Part 3-The Post Office →

What? A Bus Station That Is Good For The Soul?

I know you're busy and think you have no time to be amazed, but some things are good for the soul and the restoration of a building is one of them. Go, lay your hands on the beautiful red brick, in remarkable condition, at the Bus Station. Yes, the Bus Station! Built originally in the … Continue reading What? A Bus Station That Is Good For The Soul? →