There is no lens within our modern moral context to understand or condone the enslavement of fellow human beings that took place in the first 258 years of American history. It is a horror that has haunted the human experience and remains in practice even today. However, by reflecting on the historical context of enslavement…
DetailsJefferson Standard Life Insurance Company president Julian Price sought for his office tower to be the highest building between Washington and Atlanta because the recognized the manner in which the public sought “to identify their financial institutions with impressive buildings that inspire confidence.”
DetailsCollege Hill has the distinction of being Greensboro’s best-preserved example of a late nineteenth century neighborhood. The narrow streets lined with commodius Queen Anne residences and charming bungalows are enhanced by offbeat boutiques and eateries that cater to a smart and hip clientele from nearby colleges. Packed with history and centrally located, College Hill blends quaint…
DetailsGreensboro has a long tradition of grand residences that began with Blandwood, a two-story Federal-period home built in 1795 by Charles Bland in a wooded setting that in 1808 was selected for the village of Greensborough. Blandwood was modest by today’s standard, but compared to the predominent log structures of the period, it was grand. Featuring four…
DetailsThe 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 projects in the city included the preservation of the Weir House on North Edgeworth Street for use as the headquarters of the Greensboro Women’s Club…
DetailsHillside 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 stems from the home’s builder Julian Price, a nationally known insurance executive, business and civic leader, and philanthropist who had a leadership role in many…
DetailsGreensboro’s historical legacy is not limited solely to personalities. The city has long been home to a large and vibrant African American population, Southern Industrialists, and numerous institutions of higher learning.
DetailsLetitia’s account book records the unconventionally enterprising life of a single Southern woman. Educated and worldly, and the eldest daughter of a prominent governor, Letitia Morehead Walker maintained her personal affairs, whether economic or altruistic.
DetailsThree paintings from a primary figure in North Carolina’s artistic history can be seen in their original setting at Blandwood.
DetailsBuilt 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 the heart of Greensboro’s Hamilton Lakes neighborhood. When the house was built in 1926, Scales was a practicing attorney, mayor of the village of Hamilton…
DetailsAmong the homes of Hamilton Lakes, the Howard House at 3905 Henderson Road stands as an eye-catching example of Mid-Century Modernism. Built for Diane (1929-2009) and Will (1927-1996) Howard in 1955, the house has been substantially reconstructed in 2014-15 in order to address long-term challenges related to materials, drainage, and sustainability. It retains its original H-shaped…
DetailsTar Haven is one of the earliest homes in Hamilton Lakes. It was built in 1926 at 3907 Henderson Road for a Rear Admiral in the US Navy. Rear Admiral Archibald Henderson Scales (1868-1952) was the son of Junius Irving and Euphemia Hamilton Henderson Scales. He was born in Greensboro, the nephew of Governor Alfred…
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