The Graves House is an interesting example of a Colonial Cottage. Built for only $5,000 on the eve of the stock market crash, the charming house was a presage for modest homes built during the Great Depression and the beginning of a “Small House Movement” that lasted through the middle of the twentieth century. John…
DetailsThe National Preservation Institute, a nonprofit organization founded in 1980, educates those involved in the management, preservation, and stewardship of cultural heritage. The 2012 National Preservation Institute seminar schedule is now available online at www.npi.org. The 2012 NPI News Release includes the calendar and seminar descriptions – ww.npi.org/NewsRelease2012.pdf. Interested parties should reserve seats now. Scholarship…
DetailsGreensboro’s newspapers covered a cross section of topics in the 1920s. Specifically, in November of 1925, coverage featured rumors of politics, an advertisement for the new 14-story Greensboro Bank and Trust office building, and an announcement of an Open House planned for the Sunset Hills neighborhood. However, few topics filled pages more than efforts to…
DetailsSaturday, April 14th, 9am till 11am St. Andrews Episcopal Church 2105 West Market Street FREE Have you ever wanted to identify the features of a Tudor-style house? What does a Colonial Revival house revive? Did Asian architecture really influence Craftsman bungalows? Architect James Collins, a specialist in the design of traditional buildings and interiors, is…
DetailsTickets are now available* for the Tour of Historic Homes, this year spotlighting the Sunset Hills neighborhood. The Tour will take place from 11am – 5pm on Saturday May 19, and from 1pm – 5pm on Sunday May 20. Tour-goers will explore seven classic homes of the Roaring Twenties, including a rambling Tudor, a smart…
DetailsThe past year has been wonderful for historic preservation in Greensboro. Great projects have been completed in neighborhoods all across our city, continuing our statewide reputation as a city with soul and character. Each year, Preservation Greensboro’s board of directors honors individuals and organizations that exemplify outstanding achievement in the field of historic preservation throughout…
DetailsOne of Greensboro’s classic residences of the “Country House” movement has been sold, and plans are underway for a thorough refurbishment and restoration. The Sarah and Alexander Worth McAlister House located at 700 Country Club Drive in Irving Park has been sold to Elizabeth and David Johnson of Greensboro. The couple will make the McAlister…
DetailsOwnership of Blandwood Mansion and Carriage House, a National Historic Landmark property located in downtown Greensboro, has been transferred from the John Motley Morehead Memorial Commission to Preservation Greensboro Incorporated. Preservation Greensboro Incorporated is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of historic and architectural treasures in Greensboro. Established in 1966, the organization’s first project…
DetailsAfter years of disinterest in the designation of National Register Historic Districts, Guilford County is experiencing a resurgence of activity. Guilford County was early to understand the benefits of listing historic districts to the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register program was authorized by the National Preservation Act of 1966 as communities across…
DetailsBefore cell phones ruled our world, long distance communication was handled through a national network of radio towers managed through a division of AT&T known as the Long Lines Department. Long lines (as opposed to local short lines) referred to long distance communications between larger regions, countries or continents, and the system relied on a…
DetailsGreensboro is a city endowed with numerous treasured places, yet from time to time, some of these places are threatened with destruction. Redevelopment, facility expansion, inappropriate new development, and even neglect are themes in 2011 that cause concern among citizens who value places that hold unique personality and character. The Treasured Places Watch List was…
DetailsOne of High Point’s premiere Queen Anne-style houses and the flagship property of the Johnson Street Historic District will soon have a new owner. Gloria Halstead, a current resident of Washington DC, will purchase the house in August for use as her private residence. Halstead is a native of High Point, and looks forward to…
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