Acclaimed House Near Irving Park Threatened
In 1957, twenty three young women from Greensboro’s Woman’s College (today UNCG) oversaw the construction of a house at 2207 North Elm Street. In the process, the students learned about…
DetailsIn 1957, twenty three young women from Greensboro’s Woman’s College (today UNCG) oversaw the construction of a house at 2207 North Elm Street. In the process, the students learned about…
Envision the adobe walls of Santa Fe, or the red brick and copper-clad townhouses of Boston, or the streamlined pastel hotels of Miami Beach. Each place features signature qualities that…
The Clegg Building was constructed in 1904 to designs by architect Frank A. Weston. Weston relocated his firm from Denver, Colorado to Greensboro under the expectation of a Gate City…
Blandwood Mansion, located on West Washington Street in downtown Greensboro, will soon get an old house as a new neighbor. The old house (image, above) is owned by the Zenke…
The adage “a stitch in time saves nine” is in reference to good management. A little preparation ahead of a project will likely avoid costly efforts resulting from a rush.…
Last week, the question was asked “What buildings in GSO really damage the urban environment to the point that they should be replaced?” The question was sparked by an article in the…
Greensboro’s architecture will enjoy the spotlight this week as the Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians gathers in the Gate City for its annual meeting. Attendees will discuss…
The Dr. Sebastian House holds a significant place in the history of Greensboro and North Carolina as a site representative of themes of empowerment, agency, and resilience in the era…
The Junior League of Greensboro held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the recently restored Historic Albright House at 3101 West Friendly Avenue. With the snip of scissors, the charitable organization…
The Green Hill Gatekeeper’s Cottage, located on a triangle of land between West Fisher Avenue, Wharton Street, and Battleground Avenue is known for its frilly trim and high-pitched roofline. It…
To the citizens of Greensboro, the significance of War Memorial Stadium functions at different levels. To some, it’s a living memorial to those who gave their lives during World War…
The Senior Trainer for the organization Partners for Sacred Places, Sarah Peveler, visited Greensboro on Thursday for a familiarization tour of the Gate City’s religious sanctuaries. The visit was by…
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