PGI Annual Meeting Celebrates Accomplishments and New Year
Preservation Greensboro Incorporated held its Annual Meeting on an inaugural new date to meet the schedule of its new fiscal year. Previously held in February to celebrate the end of…
56th Annual Meeting Takes Stock, Recognizes Accomplishments, and Inspires Future
The 56th Annual Meeting of Preservation Greensboro Incorporated was held on the evening of Wednesday, February 9th on Zoom. The free meeting was attended by members and friends of Greensboro’s…
Weill Block Yields Women’s History
Mrs. Sol. Weill purchased the site of 314 South Elm Street in July of 1898 with the intention of building a sizeable structure to house the Simpson-Shields Shoe Company. Greensboro-based…
The 2021 Watch List Reveals Struggles and Challenges in Preservation Efforts
Since 2005, Preservation Greensboro’s Treasured Places Watch List has served as an advocacy and education initiative of Preservation Greensboro to promote historic places and preservation strategies. Recognition to the Watch…
Victorian With Musical Pedigree Considered for Landmarking
The Queen Anne-style house at 716 Walker Avenue was built in 1902 and is typical of upper-income residences of the period in Greensboro. The house was commissioned by Laura Brockmann,…
55th Annual Meeting Blends Tech With Tradition
Preservation Greensboro Incorporated held its 55th Annual Meeting on February 10th, as a Zoom presentation. Though the format was new, the organization continued its tradition of its annual General Membership…
Guilford Landmarks May Increase by Four
Four historic landmark designations have been submitted from the Guilford County Historic Preservation Commission for designation to the Greensboro City Council. Each property represents major themes of Greensboro history including…
Old Guilford County Courthouse Celebrates a Century of Service
The Guilford County Courthouse celebrates 100 years in 2020. Due to associations with military history, it is perhaps the most famous courthouse by name in the world, but the Greensboro…
Old Greensborough Storefront Considered for Landmark Designation
One of Old Greensborough’s pivotal historic properties is currently under consideration for local landmark designation. The corner building, known as the Weaver-Sherwin Building at 603 South Elm Street, exemplifies themes…
Preservation Greensboro Recognizes Community Revitalization in 2019
At Preservation Greensboro’s 54th Annual meeting held February 12th at the Colonnade at Revolution Mill in northeast Greensboro, attendees helped celebrate re-investment in our city. Preservationists recognize that some of…
The 10 Coolest Highlights of 2019!
At its 54th Annual Meeting, Preservation Greensboro celebrated highlights of the past year by spotlighting ten activities that epitomize our organization’s coolest projects. 1. Preservation Strategic Planning In 2019, Preservation…
Brooks House Granted Landmark Designation
Once abandoned and occupied by squatters, the Margaret and Thornton Brooks House, located at 415 Sunset Drive in Irving Park, has been approved for designation as a Guilford County Landmark…
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