Architectural Guide of High Point Published
After years of work, High Point has a publication dedicated to the architectural history of the city. In efforts of transparency and full-disclosure, I am its author. I will receive…
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Life in the Fast Lane: Exotic Architecture Mirrors Notorious Past
On the Greensboro Road in eastern High Point, there stands two exotic houses like no others in the Furniture City. Newcomers, if they catch a glimpse of the homes through…
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Guilford Landmarks in the Making
Two historic properties were approved for consideration for local landmark designation this week by the Guilford County Historic Preservation. Both properties received unanimous support for recognition and protection by local…
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Greensboro’s Grandest House: A Manor Befitting a Gentleman
Though the Triad contains the lion’s share of North Carolina’s sprawling estates built by early twentieth-century textile fortunes, few can match the size, quality, and design of Adamsleigh. The vast…
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High Point Loses Modernist Architect
High Point lost a leader in architectural design last Friday with the passing of Robert “Bob” W. Conner, at the age of 93. Bob was a native of Wilkes-Barre, Pa.,…
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Junior League’s Historic Headquarters Open for Tours
If you want a chance to peek into one of High Point’s classical homes, you will have a special opportunity on Saturday. The Junior League of High Point has just…
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Will High Point do what Greensboro can’t?
The last time Greensboro City Council created a new historic district, Ronald Reagan was president, Amadeus won the Academy Awards, and Michael Jackson was a pop sensation. The year was…
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