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Historic Salisbury Foundation’s Fink takes on new role
SALISBURY — Rachel Fink is building up additional responsibilities at the Historic Salisbury Foundation as she serves as office manager and revolving fund project manager and can now officially begin operating in North Carolina as a general contractor for residential projects. Not a stranger to the world of contracting, Fink was exposed to it during…
Read MoreBuilding the change you want to see: Harvey Gantt discusses his career and the lessons he’s learned
SALISBURY — Harvey Gantt has been a beacon of hope for many people who have aspired to do more with their lives despite their circumstances. As an architect, politician and public figure, Gantt has never slowed down in his pursuit of making a difference. On Feb. 1, Gantt spoke at the welcome reception for the…
Read MoreCharlotte’s first Black mayor to visit Livingstone as part of Historic Salisbury Foundation ongoing event
SALISBURY — As part of the Historic Salisbury Foundation’s ongoing “We Built This” exhibit, Charlotte’s first Black mayor Harvey Gantt will be featured during a special presentation at Livingstone College. The event will take place at F. George Shipman Science Center at Livingstone College at 701 W. Monroe St. in Salisbury on Feb. 1 at…
Read MoreHall House gets festive with Christmas tours and ‘A Christmas Carol’ reading
SALISBURY — To commemorate the holidays, the Historic Salisbury Foundation has organized multiple Christmas guided tours during the month of December at the Historic Hall House, where people can walk around the 200-year-old building and gaze at a vast array of wonderful decorations. Normally, Hall House offers a special tour on Christmas Eve, but the…
Read MoreRestoration of Historic Bradshaw House
The 1907 Bradshaw House at 432 Park Ave. in Salisbury is an architecturally significant property that is finally getting a long-overdue restoration, thanks to the Historic Salisbury Foundation. Click here to view the video report.
Read MoreOctoberTour happening in Salisbury this weekend
SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) – One of the most popular events of the year is taking place in Salisbury this weekend. The 48th annual OctoberTour of historic homes and buildings is happening on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can tour 10 historic properties, including the signature Dr. Josephus Hall House, with structures dating from 1766 through 1972,…
Read MoreYou never know what you may find: Shoppers find value at Second Saturday Salvage
SALISBURY — An old building that once served Salisbury’s ice needs is now serving up a refreshing blast from the past every second Saturday of the month. The Historic Salisbury Foundation repurposed the icehouse on East Horah Street near downtown as a salvage store for all sorts of knick-knacks and old materials from various properties…
Read MoreHistory lesson: Cheraw mayor visits Salisbury, takes notes
SALISBURY — Salisbury’s reputation for historic preservation efforts earned it a visit from a South Carolina mayor on Monday. Cheraw Mayor Andy Ingram joined several Salisbury residents for a tour of the Hall House Museum, which is located on Jackson Street in the city’s historic district. “(Salisbury) has a gorgeous historic district,” Ingram said. I…
Read More2022 Preservation Awards now accepting nominations
For more than 40 years, the Historic Salisbury Foundation has recognized preservation projects and individuals throughout Salisbury who have made significant contributions to the field of historic preservation. Awards are presented on the basis of the contributions of the person or project to the community and/or state and on compliance with the Secretary of the…
Read MoreMy Turn, Ed Norvell: In 21st Century, Salisbury can enjoy ‘town commons’ envisioned in 1770
In his “History of Rowan County” published in 1881, the Rev. Jethro Rumple noted the 1770 Colonial Assembly of North Carolina in its “Act for the regulation of the Town of Salisbury,” authorized the creation of a town common, which was to be located one block from the square in the block currently bounded by…
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