Center City North Walking Tour (Wednesday Evening)

The Gate City grew from a county seat and college town to the second largest city in the state during the twentieth century, and our downtown has some of the best examples of architecture of the period to show for it! Unusual highlights of the tour include early skyscrapers, Mid-Century Modern landmarks, and a Brutalist governmental campus that stands among the best examples of their styles in the state. An array of architects are represented, from our own Raleigh James Hughes, New York’s Charles Hartmann, and Argentinian Eduardo Catalano.

Today, some of our most designs are enjoying a second look by architectural historians as these iconic examples cross the 50-year threshold. Contemporary art and public lighting campaigns are particularly fond of modern facades as they provide a blank slate for projections of color that brighten the night streetscape.

This tour is part of Preservation Greensboro’s 12th season of service to the community. Learn about history and design on an architectural tour of Elm Street and blocks on the northern side of our center city. Led by Preservation Greensboro’s Urban Guide Anderson Rouse, you will gain insights on what exactly makes our city so cool! Tours will take an hour and a half depending on questions.

Meet in front of the Green Bean at 341 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. Cancelled in case of rain. Wear comfortable shoes! This tour is FREE to the public.