Early Hamilton Lakes Home had a Distinguished Owner
Tar 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…
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Sun-Filled House Showcasing Art on Upcoming Tour of Historic Homes
Bright sunlight floods the interior of the Louise and Vernon Barrickman House, highlighting a cheery art collection by one of Greensboro’s best known artists. Located on a low bluff overlooking…
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Exuberant Mediterranean-Inspired Residence to be on Tour of Historic Homes
The Rachel and Harry Barton Residence, located at 104 Kemp Road West in the Hamilton Lakes neighborhood will be included in next month’s Tour of Historic Homes & Gardens. Harry…
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2014 Preservation and Volunteer Awards Announced
At its 49th Annual Meeting, Preservation Greensboro board, members, and guests celebrated re-investment in the Gate City. With help from the Keynote Speaker the North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper,…
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Historic Railroad Stations of Guilford County
Guilford County’s hometown hero was John Motley Morehead, who used his role as governor to advance a number of social and economic causes that led to his nickname “The Father…
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A Guide to Greensboro’s Ante-bellum Buildings
Guilford County was settled by Europeans as early as the 1740s, though its new county seat was not organized as Greensboro until 1808. The region was long recognized as the…
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Key Historic District Home Slated for Restoration
A fire damaged home in one of Greensboro’s oldest neighborhoods will get a new lease on life. The home will be acquired by Pam Frye, a veteran general contractor and…
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Cannon Court Wins Local Landmark Status
One of Greensboro’s earliest apartment buildings, representing a fleeting manifestation of urban land use in the Gate City, has been recognized as a Guilford County landmark property by the Greensboro…
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Brantley Circle and J. J. Farriss: A Unique Chapter in North Carolina’s Urban History
High Point was growing rapidly in 1912, primarily through robust expansion of the hosiery industry. New mills meant new workers and administrators, all of whom needed services and homes. As…
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Best Practices in Urban Design: What Greensboro Can Learn From Princeton, New Jersey
Greensboro is a community that enjoys a strong education system, a healthy transportation network, and a vibrant center city. Though we face challenges in terms of the economy and social…
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Historic Haithcock House Available For Purchase
Have you dreamed of owning an historic home? The 130-year-old Haithcock House at 815 Pearson Street near Southside might be your chance! An Open House will be held on Thursday,…
DetailsHistoric Preservation Legislative Action Alert Update
Last week, the House Budget passed its third reading with Governor McCrory’s proposed Historic Rehabilitation Investment Program still intact. Though we have enjoyed a victory in the House, our work…
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