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Category Archives: Greensboro Preservation News

Greensboro’s Poplar Hall Gains Landmark Designation

Architecture, Greensboro History, Greensboro Preservation News, NewsBy Benjamin BriggsDecember 21, 2022

The economic prosperity brought on by Greensboro’s insurance, banking, tobacco, and textile ventures in the early 20th century resulted in a remarkable architectural patrimony that is of statewide importance for…

Pilot Life Campus Represents North Carolina’s First Office Park

Architecture, City Planning, Community Investment, Greensboro History, Greensboro Preservation News, High Point Preservation News, News, Treasured Places Watch ListBy Benjamin BriggsSeptember 30, 2022

In 1928, an innovative suburban office campus opened in Sedgefield, a recreational-themed mixed-use community located between two of the largest industrialized cities in North Carolina: Greensboro and High Point. Pilot…

PGI Annual Meeting Celebrates Accomplishments and New Year

Awards, Greensboro Preservation News, NewsBy Benjamin BriggsSeptember 15, 2022

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

Awards, Greensboro Preservation NewsBy Benjamin BriggsFebruary 10, 2022

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

Architecture, Greensboro History, Greensboro Preservation News, Social EquityBy Benjamin BriggsNovember 24, 2021

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

Community Investment, Greensboro History, Greensboro Preservation News, Treasured Places Watch ListBy Benjamin BriggsJuly 20, 2021

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

Greensboro Preservation News, NewsBy Benjamin BriggsJune 21, 2021

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

Awards, Greensboro Preservation NewsBy Benjamin BriggsFebruary 11, 2021

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

Architecture, Community Investment, Greensboro History, Greensboro Preservation NewsBy Benjamin BriggsJuly 28, 2020

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

Architecture, Greensboro History, Greensboro Preservation News, Modern ArchitectureBy Benjamin BriggsMay 28, 2020

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

Architecture, Greensboro History, Greensboro Preservation NewsBy Benjamin BriggsApril 15, 2020

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

Awards, Greensboro Preservation NewsBy Benjamin BriggsFebruary 20, 2020

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…

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