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Category Archives: News

Esther Barker House: History on the Move

Development Fund, News, Saving Places CompletedBy Benjamin BriggsAugust 20, 2014

Built as an investment property in 1905, this Queen Anne-style house was relocated to the Bellemeade neighborhood using community development funds and private equity in order to preserve it. Today, the home remains a residential income-producing property.

Tax Credits Have Had Major Impact on Guilford Economy

Community Investment, Greensboro Preservation News, High Point Preservation News, NewsBy Benjamin BriggsMarch 13, 2014

Economic Impacts of RehabilitationTax Credit Investment 2001 through 2012 in North Carolina Total Number of Projects: 484 Total Development Expenditures: $1,098,143,898 Construction Jobs: 8,291 Permanent Jobs: 10,258 Total Number of…

Landscape Preservation Explored in September Workshop

City Planning, Events, Greensboro Preservation News, NewsBy Benjamin BriggsJuly 25, 2013

Landscapes – composed of structures, vegetation, paths and roads, and viewsheds – are constantly changing and always evolving. In the context of these challenges, how is such a resource preserved…

Workshop To Explain Benefits and Precedure of Rehab Tax Credits

Community Investment, NewsBy Benjamin BriggsJune 20, 2013

A workshop will be offered in downtown Greensboro to discuss the how to use federal and state tax credits for historic preservationa nd adaptive reuse on structures listed on the…

Barn Again! Can These Two Barns Find a Second Chance?

Architecture, Greensboro History, Greensboro Preservation News, NewsBy Benjamin BriggsAugust 21, 20123 Comments

Available: Two tobacco barns, indigenous to Guilford County. Must be moved – first come, first served. Have you ever wanted an historic workshop in your backyard? How about a log…

A Page is Turned for Irving Park Landmark

Architecture, Greensboro History, NewsBy Benjamin BriggsJanuary 24, 20121 Comment

One of Greensboro’s classic residences of the “Country House” movement has been sold, and plans are underway for a thorough refurbishment and restoration. The Sarah and Alexander Worth McAlister House…

Ownership of Blandwood Conveyed to Preservation Greensboro

Blandwood Museum, Greensboro Preservation News, NewsBy Benjamin BriggsDecember 9, 2011

Ownership of Blandwood Mansion and Carriage House, a National Historic Landmark property located in downtown Greensboro, has been transferred from the John Motley Morehead Memorial Commission to Preservation Greensboro Incorporated.…

Preservation Greensboro’s Inuagural Tour of Historic Homes

Greensboro Preservation News, News, Tour of Historic HomesBy Benjamin BriggsApril 7, 20112 Comments

Preservation Greensboro Inc. and our tour partner, Southern Evergreen – High Performance Homes, are pleased to announce the inaugural Tour of Historic Homes set for Saturday, May 21, 11:00am-5:00pm and…

Courting College Hill; When No Means Yes

Architecture, City Planning, Community Investment, Greensboro History, NewsBy Benjamin BriggsDecember 4, 20093 Comments

A recent project proposed by Edwards Development of Ohio for the Newman and Whitney site (image, right) adjecent to the College Hill Historic District envisions over 700 students housed in a complex…

At the Heart of Historic Preservation

Architecture, NewsBy Benjamin BriggsApril 21, 2009

Sally Quinn’s heartfelt essay about her foray into historic preservation reminds us of the value of place, history, and authenticity. Her East Hampton, New York home, Grey Gardens, is the setting of…

Class Features Preservation Technology and Practice

Greensboro Preservation News, NewsBy Benjamin BriggsNovember 27, 2007

Preservation Greensboro hosted Alfonso Narvaez November 13-15 as part of the National Preservation Institute’s Professional Seminars in Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Management. The event was held at the Blandwood…

Charlotte Developer Proposes Walgreens near Irving Park

Greensboro Preservation News, NewsBy Benjamin BriggsNovember 9, 20074 Comments

The Greensboro Zoning Commission will hear a proposal (see section L) by Tribek Properties of Charlotte to demolish an entire square block of houses at the intersection of Lawndale and…

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