A Hollywood Dream House in Greensboro
The comedy film “Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House” was released in 1948. It enjoyed a distinguished pedigree – produced by RKO Radio Pictures, directed by H. C. Potter, and…
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Rare Egyptian Revival Building Scheduled For Demolition
Located at 429 West Friendly Avenue in downtown Greensboro, the Christian Advocate Publishing Company Building was among the earliest structures downtown recognized for significance in the city’s first historic architectural…
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2016 Preservation Awards Recognize Confidence in Community
Members and friends of Preservation Greensboro gathered last night at The Public at Morehead Foundry for the organization’s 51st Annual Meeting. More than 200 attendees heard keynote speaker Ron Staley,…
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Preservation Greensboro’s 10 Coolest Accomplishments of 2016
In 2016, Preservation Greensboro undertook an ambitious calendar in recognition of its Golden Jubilee anniversary. The result was a diverse itinerary of accomplishments and events. This top ten list illustrates those that made the cut.
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2015 Preservation Awards Announced at 50th Annual Meeting
Celebrating its 50th year of service to the community, members and friends of Preservation Greensboro gathered last night at the O.Henry Hotel for its Golden Jubilee. The keynote speaker for…
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The Willow Oak on the South Lawn at Blandwood
The Willow Oak tree on the South Lawn of Blandwood has graced the grounds for over a century, and has hosted countless weddings, picnics, and energetic children during that time. A…
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College Hill Home Restored With Reinvestment Partners
The Carrie and Charles Angle House at 919 Spring Garden Street in College Hill was saved from demolition through a partnership between the College Hill Neighborhood Association, the 1772 Foundation,…
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Greensboro and the Concrete Jungle
Greensboro is best known – in architectural circles – for its flagship Italian Villa-style Blandwood Mansion, its signature Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Skyscraper, and its Art Deco-style Kress and Woolworth…
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Walter Gropius in the Gate City
“Less is More” is the well-known edict of the German design school Bauhaus, and Walter Gropius was Bauhaus’s founder. In Greensboro, one building is attributed to the world famous designer…
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The History of the Preservation Movement in Greensboro
The preservation movement has been active in Greensboro since 1887, when the Guilford Battleground Company was organized to preserve the Revolutionary War battlefield just north of the city. Other early…
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Hillside Estate Recognized as Significant Statewide
Hillside is a grand home in Fisher Park built by Julian Price that has been recognized by the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Officer to be of statewide significance. The significance…
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An Iconic Mansion with a Tabloid Past Opens for One-Time Tour
Built as the home for prominent lawyer and businessman Alfred Moore Scales (1870- 1940) and his wife Mary (1892-1960), this two-story, brick Neoclassical Revival residence at 1207 Lakewood Drive is located in…
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