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‘The house that has sheltered life’: Monroe Street home repaired after storm damage
Sometimes bad things happen to good houses. The Salisbury Post reported on damage caused by a severe thunderstorm that traveled through Salisbury on a Sunday evening, April 14, 2019. The beautifully restored home at 530 W. Monroe was crushed by a large oak tree. The tree was so old and large that it destroyed the…
Read MoreLiz Moomey: Historic Salisbury Foundation scavenger hunt connects to city’s past
SALISBURY — Salisbury is known for its history. And while many of us are cooped up due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Historic Salisbury Foundation created a scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt, which has nine prompts, takes participants around downtown Salisbury to learn about the city’s hundreds of years of history. Sada Stewart, Historic Salisbury…
Read MoreCity approves DOT agreement, Salisbury Station project could begin next year
SALISBURY — Construction for a second platform at the Salisbury Station on Depot Street is expected to begin next year. Local leaders hail the project as one that will improve safety while implementing innovate infrastructure consistent with the historical character of the train station. The Salisbury Station, which contains an Amtrak station, is located at…
Read MoreGoing virtual: How the iconic October Tour was translated to a digital format
SALISBURY — For the past several months, DKM Media has been shooting pictures, flying drones and mapping out rooms digitally in order to transition the Historic Salisbury Foundation’s OctoberTour into a virtual event for the first time in its 45-year history. The decision to go virtual came in the spring, when the COVID-19 pandemic raised…
Read MoreHSF’s 2020 OctoberTour to give participants new views into old landmarks
SALISBURY — With a virtual edition of its annual OctoberTour, the Historic Salisbury Foundation will provide a glimpse into buildings that wouldn’t usually be feasible for in-person viewing, says Executive Director Sada Stewart. One of those buildings is the Bell Block Building, at 133 South Main St. The building, built by David Gaskill in the…
Read MoreAugust issue of Salisbury the Magazine features “Beyond the Hedges”
SALISBURY — The August issue of Salisbury the Magazine, a publication of the Salisbury Post, has reached subscribers and is now available elsewhere. Closures prompted by the response to COVID-19 have affected some of the normal distribution sites. If you can’t find a copy at your regular spot, magazines are available at the Salisbury Post…
Read MoreHistoric Salisbury Foundation founder Ed Clement to ‘retire’ from board of trustees
SALISBURY — After 48 straight years, Ed Clement, the principal founder of the historic Salisbury Foundation, plans to “retire” from its board of trustees when his current term ends today. The decision means stepping back somewhat from his involvement while still working to be involved when possible. Clement says he’s not stepping back from trying…
Read MoreHSF featured in Celebrate Salisbury, NC
Salisbury NC is known for its historical preservation. Tucked inside this small town, there are 5 Local Historic Districts and an impressive total of 10 National Historic Register Districts. Additionally, you can find a whopping 63 listings on the National Register of Historic Places. Salisbury is the county seat of Rowan County and is a…
Read MoreHSF scavenger hunt connects to city’s past
SALISBURY — Salisbury is known for its history. And while many of us are cooped up due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Historic Salisbury Foundation created a scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt, which has nine prompts, takes participants around downtown Salisbury to learn about the city’s hundreds of years of history. Sada Stewart, Historic Salisbury…
Read MoreHistoric Salisbury Foundation celebrating Preservation Month
SALISBURY — For the Historic Salisbury Foundation, May is a month to celebrate preservation more than usual. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the foundation’s director, Sada Stewart, has looked at creative ways to celebrate Preservation Month during the governor’s stay-at-home order and recommended social distancing. The foundation has posted on Facebook and Instagram for “Transformation…
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