Historic Buildings

probably a reproduction - on a wall around CourtSquare - interesting Medieval / Goth look - © All Rights Reserved

in stone - "The Historic Courthouse is an example of Neoclassical Revival Style architecture, a popular style for government buildings in the United States during the early 1900′s. Other examples can be seen in buildings like the White House and the Lincoln Memorial. " (from the National Historic Register site) The original courthouse was built in the late 1800s; replaced around 1923-24. This building was renovated between Aug. 2010 - Sept. 2011. © All Rights Reserved

Are coming to a colorful past - W.J. Nicks General Merchandise Building [ built in early 1850s ] - There are 5 steps up to the 1st floor - Had always wondered why -- Found out since the building is undergoing re-hab -- Way back in the day, the streets were dirt, multiple steps were to prevent any wandering livestock from coming into the store ! Someplace in a local History Book I've read that this was the 1st gas station in town .. no pumps, but it came in a glass jar.. Three stories high, it became 2 stories when Hurricane Hazel whipped through in 1954 and the roof came off; walls were leveled to the 2nd floor and it became 2 stories. Late 1990s and early 2000s , the building was braced with steel and a new roof installed .. again becoming 3 stories. The interior wood floor and walls are now being re-done to welcome a micro-brewery and a restaurant. I'll let you know how the food is .. am sure someone will give beer details ! The annex on the right, used as a laundry and more recently a barbershop has been removed for safety reasons. It is to be rebuilt. Will ' watch ' this happen -- most is going on inside. I'll get the annex when they get to that part. Photos as can get them. Expect things in front of the building that might block my view.. I'll work around it. © All Rights Reserved * 1 PiP .. a Ghost Sign * Archive Airings / AA257 / KEEPING HISTORY

www.ipernity.com/doc/peggyc/30287673/in/album/873084 Wandering through my Archives, came across this forgotten photo of a unique building - A Coffin Factory - It is no longer standing - Demolished as I stood across the street, steam coming from my ears! The owners could have re-furbished it - They had no use for it - So, the lot stands empty with a new chain link fence around it - What a waste - 2 PiP The above link gives further information - ARCHIVE AIRINGS AA-270 ODDS AND ENDS © All Rights Reserved

Elegant home - .. in the Historic District .. where businessmen built stately homes many years ago .. while creating the town around them .. haven't got the history on this one yet .. but when we used to live a bit down the road .. at Christmas, every window had a lighted & decorated tree .. all the way around the home .. elegance of days gone by © All Rights Reserved PeggyC 2014

"In 1906, Edwin Holt White and Thomas Montgomery, of the Mont-White Theater Company, purchased this lot and erected the current structure referred to as the “The Opera House.” The first floor was used for mercantile purposes, the second floor housed the stage and orchestra seats, and the third floor contained the balcony. The theater was one of the more elaborate in the area and hosted many reputable touring companies with ticket prices ranging from 50¢ to $1.00. When no professional performances were scheduled, the theater was opened for civic functions, fraternal meetings, and plays by amateur groups." - from Downtown Historic Site ( a local book of historic sites by Amy Edwards Barr and Jerry Perterman have the spelling of the theatre 'Monte White' © All Rights Reserved * * * * * ------- 5 notes at the top ------- * * * * *

- and boarded windows ---------------------- 1 photo note ----------------------------- - something was attached to these bricks - perhaps the Chinese Laundry - there is a shop next to this - does it share this brick wall ? - more research needed - part of the W.J.Nicks General Merchandise (Historic Building) - built ca. 1850 by Henry Bason ( NCSU Library) © All Rights Reserved

Courthouse Square - Decorated with greenery and lights - Reflections are a bonus - This Historic Building has a very rich, interesting story. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alamance_County_Courthouse PeggyC © All Rights Reserved

a tower .. why this shape .. guess I'll find out .. more research .. this needs a lot of work .. notice the wood pieces ? 2013 - part of the transformation - from a mill which has been unused for decades - to a structure for apartments - History in the making © All Rights Reserved