Aycock Historic District

This house, located on Cypress Street directly across from Aycock Middle School, is found in the heart of the Charles B Aycock Historic District. 

The Aycock neighborhood got its start when Summit Avenue was paved in 1895 as the neighborhood was conveniently located between Cone Mills and downtown Greensboro.  Most of the homes in this district date back to the early 20th century. Residents pride themselves on the unique character of their houses and the neighborliness of the families. Residents hold block parties, deliver meals to neighbors in need, and socialize from their front porches as weather permits.  David Wharton, an Aycock resident, blogs about this area. January 2009, with grant funds, the city of Greensboro and local volunteers planted over a hundred trees in the area around Summit Avenue, Yanceville Street, Bessemer Aveune and the streets in between. Sixty trees were planted on the property of Aycock Middle School. 

With the new plantings, the Aycock Historic District should look even more charming and inviting as spring approaches. Please make an effort to stop by for a visit.

            

Comments

[Jacob]

There's just something wonderful about these old houses. I spent many happy times in one very similar to this.

[Greensboro Daily Photo]

We had a chance to talk to a woman leaving this house. We told her about the website and the fact that her house had been featured. She said that it has been in the family since 1949. Sixty years in the same family. Not many houses can boast that record.