Greensboro Daily Photo

Z is for Zip Code

 

 

 

The US Postal Service began using five digit ZIP Codes in 1963 and the four digit extension was added in the 1980's. The term, ZIP code, stands for Zone Improvement Plan. Today's ZIP code photo features pillows from Design Archives at 342 South Elm Street. While Design Archives vendors have been selling North Carolina and Greensboro T-shirts for a while, the ZIP code pillows are relatively new. Since, 27401 is the code for downtown Greensboro, that is the one that we are featuring in today's post. (Several other codes are available inside).

The Guilford County ZIP code with the largest population is 27410- the western part of Greensboro, within the city limits- with over 50,000 residents . The ZIP code with the most land area is  27358  in the northwest corner of the county (the Oak Ridge and Stokesdale area) with 54.5 square miles.

Today is ABC Wednesday and with today's letter Z, Round 14 is drawing to a close. For our A-Z Alphabet Soup Round,  Z is for ZIP Code and here is Greensboro's ZIP code map. See GDP's Alphabet Soup A-Z entries, here. It is worth a look, if you have time.

 See some general ZIP Code history, here.

Y is for YOUTH

Greensboro is a great place to raise children. As an example, in the above photo, we see an unidentified girl being taught to double-Dutch jumprope by two festival-goers. Double-Dutch jumproping requires a lot of coordination. There are special rhymes that are often chanted while people are jumping. During the Summer Solstice Festival, adults were working hard to teach children to double Dutch jumprope.In 2009, Double Dutch became a varsity sport in New York City public high schools.* Maybe the trend will spread to Greensboro. If so, the above solstice rope turners would be great for getting the young kids trained. They were so patient.

Greensboro also has great places to take kids. In addition to events and festivals like the solstice event, Greensboro has  many great venues: the Children's Museum, the Science Center, the Children's Theatre, ArtQuest, the city libraries, and so much more. The more effort a community puts into its youth, the more prepared they will be to run the community in adulthood.  Today is ABC Wednesday and Y is for Youth.

 * reference.

 

X Marks the Spot

The above house is located at 24 Snowgoose Cove in the Turnstone Village section of the Lake Jeannette neighborhood. Turnstone Village, built in the early 1990's,  was the first neighborhood built around the lake. The first couples to move in, built their homes as they started their families. In the early years, the cul-de-sac was full of Playskool and Little Tykes items. Children had playdates while moms sat on their lawns and socialized. Two decades later, the houses are still nice and the landscaping is mature. The original families are long gone and their children have now graduated from high school.

The above house is located on a little stream that feeds into the lake. We selected it for today's post because the address is 24 Snowgoose. Today is X day for ABC Wednesday and, since X is the 24th letter of the alphabet, we're saying that 24 is for X. And, believe it or not, finding a street addresses below 100 is no easy task. For today, X marks the spot, and "the spot" is 24 Snowgoose Cove! We know, this is an elementary code that even a Kindergartener could crack. Regardless, have a great "23, 5, 4, 14, 5, 19, 4, 1, 25" everyone!

W is for Weatherspoon and Whitfield

 The above sculpture, entitled Ed Whitfield at the Caldcleugh Community Center, was created in 1996 by American Artist John Ahearn. Both artist and subject attended Cornell University; however, they first met during Ahern's residency at the Weatherspoon Art Museum. According to the description of the piece, the hands on Whitefield's chest are the protective hands of children. Not seen, are framed photocopies of newspaper clippings documenting significant events in Whitefield's life. This sculpture is one of many pieces in an exhibit related to social justice.

Currently, the Weatherspoon is gearing up for their 10th annual Solstice Event this Friday night (from 6:30- 9:30). The Weatherspoon is also delighting in the international visibility they have gained as a result of being listed in BuzzFeed's list of "18 Hidden Gems Around the World that you Need Visit."* Indeed, Greensboro is lucky to have such an amazing resource available- and it is free and open to the public. If you have time, consider visiting the Weatherspoon.

For ABC Wednesday, "W" if for "Westherspoon" AND "Whitfield."

See News and Record article, here.

 

V is for Vegetables

Between farmers' markets and community gardens, Greensboro has proven that it sure likes its vegetables. The above display, located at the Weatherspoon Museum, is an advertisement for the Glenwood neighborhood's Recipe Roundup. As stated on the initiative's website, The Recipe Roundup was initiated by artists Harriet Hoover and Early Smith. It is supported by the Weatherspoon Art Museum. They are collecting recipes, illustrations and narratives surrounding the nearby Glenwood neighborhood.* The Weatherspoon is gearing up for their ever fabulous Solstice Party (Friday, June 20th 6:30- 9:30) and their upcoming exhibition entitled food for thought. Hats off to the Weatherspoon for their community involvement. Hats off to Hoover and Smith for planning a project around community gardens and those ever nutritious VEGETABLES.

We're sharing this photo with our friends at ABC Wednesday. This week, they are celebrating the letter "V."  At Greensboro Daily Photo, "V" is for "vegetables."

See our previous A-Z Alphabet Soup entries, here.

*read more about the Glenwood initiative, here.

 

U is for Unloading

This past Saturday morning in downtown Greensboro, a sale was held at the corner of Bellemeade and Eugene Street. The auction of personal property, held by Dave's Auctions, was a benefit auction for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The company is owned by Dave Kirkman, a lifelong resident of Guilford County from McLeansville. His mobile auction company goes where you need them to go and, in the above photo, on Saturday Dave's was in downntown Greensboro. Furniture seemed to be selling well and the crowd was well mannered. We hope they made a lot for JDRF, an organization with an office just around the corner from this lot. Also in the neighborhood, you can see the Mariott in the background. 

Today is ABC Wednesday and, as we near the end of our  A-Z Alphabet Soup Series, "U" is for Unloading, that which we do when we have items that are Unwanted and Unneeded.

T is for Time and Temperature

The above photo is a particularly good view of Greensboro's iconic Jefferson Standard/ Pilot/ Lincoln Financial buildings. From this Greene Street vantage point, you can see the original building to the right, built in 1923. It was known as the Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company building. The newer Jefferson Pilot building, built in 1990, can be seen on the left.* Together, they represent a lot of history and financial activity for Greensboro. On top of the building to the left is the time and temperature sign. It is lighted with light bulbs. The sign was broken for years, but was repaired due to the public's demand. The working time and temperature piece seems to instil confidence in the residents.

ABC Wednesday seems to roll around around extra early on Monday-holiday weeks. Today's letter is T and we're sharing the JP building because everyone in Greensboro looks to it for time and temperature. See our previous ABC Alphabet Soup entries, here. This photo was taken yesterday at, you guessed it, 5:22. By the way, the temperature was 77 degrees.

*read the very interesting history of the building, here.

S is for Sustainability

Off of Guilford Avenue, between Westerwood Tavern and Prescott Street, are two plots of land. The one in the foreground is cultivated by NOMAD and Gaia Creations. They grow the plants used in making fabric for their clothing as well as the plants used in making natural dyes for their clothing. While they can't grow enough to completly meet their demand, they do have examples of plants to show interested customers.

Behind the fence, is a 1.16 acre plot of land currently owned by Guilford County Schools (GCS). The initiative, known as Black Diamond Food Forest*, is a non-profit and an orchard is being cultivated as part of the sustainability and eat-local movements. While GCS still owns the land, Black Diamond Food Forest is caring for it. David Myers is the founder. The plot has the potential to serve as a great teaching area for GCS students and others interested in edible landscaping. This spring, Black Diamond planted a 11,500 square foot sunflower field. If you get the chance, check out these gardens. Great things are happening in Greensboro! 

Today is ABC Wednesday and for our ABC Alphabet Soup series, "S" is for SUSTAINABILITY!

*the history of the property is so interesting. Read more, here!

R is for Reading

Greensboro is a city of readers. We love our libraries and our books. In the above photo, on the Day of the Children, you see what a hub of activity our Central Library can be on the weekends. True, Saturday, May 3rd, was extra busy; however, it is not uncommon to see these crowds at our local libraries. In addition to the Central Branch, there are seven other branches, all revving up for a busy summer schedule.

If you haven't been to a library in a while, this is not your grandma's library. There are computers, access to software, digital materials, DVD's, meeting rooms, walking trails, fabulous art exhibits, experts on hand to help you,  and so much more. Here is a link so you can find out what the Greensboro branch closest to you will be offering this summer. There are many options. 

Today is our Alphabet Soup Round of ABC Wednesday and "R" is for "reading," especially SUMMER reading!!! As the national non-profit literacy organization, RIF, has been reminding us since their founding in 1966, Reading is Fundamental, regardless of where you live or what language you speak. Spread the (written) word!

Q is for Quixotic

On Saturday, the India Association of Triad NC presented Virasat Cultural Fest in Festival Park. It was an afternoon of dancing, relaxing and celebrating the families  from the different cultures of India, who are living in the Greensboro area. On stage, we see one of the many groups of dancers. In the background, the building with the triangular roof is Greensboro's iconic Jefferson Standard/Pilot/Lincoln Financial Group building. The 1923 Romanesque skyscraper situates the scene in Greensboro; the dancers celebrate the diversity of the city. Today, for ABC Wednesday, we ask the following question. Is it quixotic to imagine that as Greensboro diversifies we can all get along and respect each other? 

Today is ABC Wednesday and Q is for quixotic, or, hopefully, quixotic-not! Just as the Jefferson Standard building has transformed, so has the population. Let's hope everything is improving with age. (Including us)! See earlier entries in the GDP's Alphabet Soup Round, here.

P is for People

Greensboro is a fabulous place for many reasons, one of which is the great people. In the above photo, taken last Saturday, to the left, you see two men and a dog. They were walking to a fundraiser. To the right, are four women in tutus, who just may well be roller derby team members. In jeans, we see onlookers who aren't quite sure what to make of the serendipitous scene. Such is downtown Elm Street on the weekend. People are out socializing, doing things for great causes, taking time to talk to each other, and just having good old plain fun. This Friday will be First Friday where you might see a scene like the one above. Perhaps you can facilitate a scene like this one.

Today, is ABC Wednesday and for our Alphabet Soup Round, "P" is for "people."  We considered featuring pollen, which is plentiful in North Carolina this time of year; however, at the end of the day, "people" won out because it is the people who make Greensboro the great place that it is. Happy "P" for "people" day, wherever you live!

O is for O. Henry

O. Henry is Greensboro's most famous writer. The above photo was taken at the corner of N. Elm and Bellemeade Streets. The O. Henry sculpture has three pieces. One is the man himself, featured above. One is of a dog, another of an open book with a little boy peeking onto the pages. It is impossible to photograph all three at once; however, collectively, they make such a stunning impact. If you are local, or ever visit Greensboro, you will want to visit this plaza with the three bronze sculptures. They have been in the U.S. Trust Tower Plaza since 1985. As we were photographing yesterday, a man walked by and said that he had never noticed these statues before and asked how long they had been there. We replied, "at least 20." Actually, they have been there almost 30 years. It is easy to walk around (any) town and miss so much about the community. That is part of the purpose of Greensboro Daily Photo, to help us notice our community a little more.

Today is ABC Wednesday and O is for O. Henry. Yes, we've featured him before, but, we're really proud of claiming him as a native son! The trio of photos should give you an idea of the statues. They are so lovely.

N is for Necklace

The handmade jewelry market is flourishing in Greensboro. In the above photo, Meagan Patillo is seen modeling one of her necklaces. These festive beauties are perfect for spring and would make great Easter and Mothers Day gifts. Meagan is the store director for Just Be at 352 South Elm Street. We had to convince her to model one of her own necklaces. Usually, she is directing customers to other artists represented in the store. Stephanie Willis, Dena Goldman, Christy Gunter, Christina Sin, Shirley Crowley, Stephanie Ward, and Melissa Blackburn are all makers of great necklaces and featured at Just Be.* It is easy to buy local with so many talented makers of jewelry. 

Today is ABC Wednesday and N is for necklaces. See GDP's A-M entries for this round which we call "Alphabet Soup." Thank you Meagan for always being pleasant and upbeat- whether we buy anything or not. Thank you for introducing us to the work of so many great artists in Greensboro. Thank you for JUST BE-ing yourself.

*Many of these artists were trained at the Sawtooth School for Visual Arts in Winston-Salem.

M is for Market

Dating back to 1909, High Point's Furniture Market is in full swing now. It is the time in the spring (and fall) when furniture buyers and sellers from all over the world converge on the area to showcase their latest designs and to purchase beautifully crafted pieces of furniture. It is the largest furniture trade show in the world. According to current demographics, there are 180 buildings; 11.5 million square feet of showspace; 75,000 attendees at each market; more than 2,000 exhibitors; and 100+ countries represented.* According to a 2013 Duke University study, the event contributes more than 5.4 billion dollars to the area economy. Unfortunately, this sign at the Piedmont Triad airport is about as close as we'll likely get to market; however, we sure do swell with pride knowing that this amazing event is held in our county and in the next city over from Greensboro.

Today is ABC Wednesday and for our 2014 Alphabet Soup Round, "M" is for Market, High Point's Furniture Market. Let's hope it is a good one. 

 

*reference here

 

L is for Lindley Field

Sunday's weather was Sunny, cool, and windy. This photo was taken at the Piedmont Triad International Airport around 4pm when the unfurled  flags were evidence that the winds were strong. The airport is currently experiencing road construction with frequent traffic pattern changes and cones and signs are everywhere. The yellow sign above the unknown traveler's head reads, "stop for pedestrian." We got a chuckle wondering why it didn't say "pedestrians." 

In 1927, the property for the airport was purchased from Paul and Helen Lindley, which is how Lindley Field got its name. Also in 1927, Charles Lindberg stopped here in the "Spirit of St. Louis" on his cross country tour.* My how Greensboro's airport has changed over the last 87 years.

Today is ABC Wednesday and for our Alphabet Soup series, "L" is for Lindley Field, and Lindberg and Spirit of St. LOUIS for that matter. Happy, ABC Wednesday. It is one of our blogs most seen days as ABC'ers from around the blogosphere stop by to see what we've posted.

*reference.

 

K is for KICKS

If you care about your KICKS, chances are you are an adolescent male. Fancy tennis shoes are all the rage and it is not unheard of to spend hundreds of dollars on KICKS and to wait in long lines to purchase a new release. The above photo was taken at a recent track meet at Southeast Guilford County High School. The track and field events were fabulous to watch and the footwear was fancy. And, socks were pretty dynamic, too. Next time you are with a group of teenagers and at a loss of what to talk about, look at their tennis shoes. If they are neon, shiny, or new, strike up a conversation about their tennis shoes, their KICKS. Examples of how the word "Kicks" is used can be found in the urban dictionary. "Those kicks are ill.  Those are the tightest kicks I have ever seen."

Today is ABC Wednesday and "K" is for Kicks. See GDP's previous entries for our ABC Alphabet Soup series here.

J is for Greensboro's Jewish Community

Moses Cone Hospital is part of the Cone Health System. It is located on North Elm Street at East Wendover Avenue. The hospital opened in 1953. Funding for a hospital began in 1908 after the death of Moses Cone. His wife Bertha began a trust fund that would make the hospital a reality. In the trust fund that was established, it was stipulated that, "no patient should be refused admittance because of the inability to pay." * From textile mills to the above hospital, the Cone family has done so much for Greensboro. As part of our Jewish community, the Cones exemplify how much the Jewish community has contributed to the fabric of Greensboro. 

According to the Encyclopedia of Southern Jewish Communities, the pioneer Jewish families, who arrived in Greensboro in the late 1800's, "have left a legacy of community and religious engagement that have sustained Jewish life in the city." Leadership, art, education, philanthropy, and a vibrant religious community are examples of the many contributions of Greensboro's Jewish community. And, Moses Cone set the bar high! Hopefully, the employees of the above hospital embody his spirit of goodness and their commitment to others would make him proud.

Today is ABC Wednesday and "J" is for our Jewish Community. See our other letters for the 2014 round here.

This reference is a fabulous place to start if you want to learn more about Greensboro's Jewish Community.

*reference

 

I is for Independence

This weekend is the big reenactment weekend at the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. The Battle of Guilford Courthouse took place on March 15, 1781, during the Revolutionary War. The battle was held, at the location in the above photo,  five years after the Declaration of Independence was signed. The park has interred two of the three North Carolinians who signed the Declaration of Independence. William Hooper, Joseph Hewes, and John Penn were delegates to the Continental Congress. Hooper was one of the orators.

In 1894, their remains were reinterred here, in the military park. According to the bronze plaque at the base of the monument, the grave of Joseph Hewes was lost.  Today is ABC Wednesday and I is for Independence, something that is valued, and fought for throughout history and worldwide. 

If you get a chance, head to the reenactment of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse this Saturday and Sunday. It is spectacularly well done!* See our previous photos here: soldiers making ready, more soldiers, camp, action shot,  gravestone, photo op, praying, tents, family.**  This round of GDP's, ABC Wednesday is archived here.

*more info., here.

** goodness, we have been at this a very long time!

H is for Hosiery Mill

Even though it is Thursday, we're sharing another H for ABC Wednesday. We thought of H for "hosiery mill" when Greensboro was snowed in. Since Greensboro was once a thriving mill town, we would be remiss in not mentioning hosiery. The above mill  is located between Lindley Park and UNCG. Almost 100 years ago, the knitting mill  was opened by northern industrialists Mock, Judson, and Voehringer.* Many of the mill workers lived in nearby Highland and Lindley Parks. Unlike the Cone Brothers, Mock, Judson, and Voehringer didn't build mill housing, but depended on workers finding housing in the surrounding neighborhoods. 

Today, there is no evidence of Greensboro's recent snow and not much evidence of the once thriving Rolane Hosiery Mill and Factory Outlet Store on Howard & Hiatt.  The above building is approximately 140,000 square feet. It would be wonderful if nearby UNCG could find a use for this sturdy piece of Greensboro's mill history. For now, it seems pretty abandoned and neglected. Yesterday was ABC Wednesday and H is for hosiery and HISTORY. See the rest of the world's entries here and our former entries here.

*read more about the Mock, Judson, and Voehringer Mill here, on page 6 of an old Lindley Park Neighborhood Association Newsletter.

H is for Hiatt Street and Heavy Load

Today, we see one HEAVY load on Hiatt Street. The truck is overloaded with brick landscaping chips. By the time we got back for this photo, it appeared that part of the load had already been emptied. Regardless, it is one heavy load, with the back bumper proped up to keep from overloading the shocks. Skies were sunny and people were out working on Hiatt Street on Sunday, the day before Greensboro got its March 2nd snowstorm.

Hiatt Street parallels Spring Garden Street and the railroad tracks. Some of  its houses are over 100 years old. Other dwellings, like the ones in the above photo, are newer. It is a neighborhood full of everything from student housing to small businesses. The old 10,000 square ft. Rolane Factory, almost 100 years old, is also located on Hiatt Street. We'll try to get back to photograph it.

In the meantime, today is ABC Wednesday and H is for Hiatt Street, and heavy load. (See our A-G entries, here and other ABC Wednesday entries around the world, here).

 

G is for Greensboro

On ABC Wednesday, G is the most-anticipated letter on Greensboro Daily Photo. G is for Greensboro, Guilford County, General Greene, the greenway, and a whole lot more. The above photo was taken at Holliday Circle, named for Keith Holliday, mayor of Greensboro from 1999 to 2007. The man in the above statue is General Nathanael Greene for whom Greensboro is named. General Greene lead the Patriot forces at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse during the Revolutionary War. He eternally stands guard over our great city. In his view, punctuating the blue sky, in the upper right-hand corner of the photo, is the Jefferson Standard (Pilot/Lincoln Financial Group) building. It is Greensboro's 233 foot skyscraper that has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1976. The handle of Greene's sword is pointing to the Carolina Theatre an 86-year-old treasure on Greene Street. 

While General Greene has long departed earth, his presence is felt in our city. While former Mayor Holliday is now serving in an appointed position for the N.C. Department of Commerce, his impact on this city block will be felt for a very long time. Here's to G for Greensboro and all of the great people who keep it a vibrant place to live. Thank you ABC Wednesday for providing an international forum for showcasing our G-reat city. Thank you Lincoln Financial for bringing our iconic timepiece back to life to keep Greensboro on time. (See our other entries here). 

F is for Farms

Today's photo is a flashback to October, before the leaves changed colors and dropped from the trees. The farm is located on Carlson Dairy Road approaching Pleasant Ridge Road. The scene is one that has been ever so common, in Guilford County,  since the Revolutionary War. In the late 20th and now 21st century, many of these farms have been sold off for housing tracts, highways, office buildings, and retail. Driving down Horse Pen Creek, there appears to be one farm remaining, and actually, they may have sold the cow. Organizations like the Piedmont Land Conservancy have been created to make sure the drive to develop is balanced with conserving land and water for future generations.

Greensboro should have just a little more of a month left of winter. Before you know it, trees will be greening out again. Make sure you get out to enjoy those country farms left on the fringe of the county. They are beautiful in every season. That little house on the hill looks so cozy. Today is ABC Wednesday and for our Alphabet Soup series, F is for farms.

E is for Extending

Greensboro is extending the urban loop, U-2524C Greensboro Western Urban Loop, plowing right through the Horse Pen Creek. They've been clearning land for the last couple of months. It will be interesting to follow the progress and the change from this marshy, wetland-looking area that was formerly home to heron, wild ducks, and other wildlife. The above photo is the area that cuts through near Kernodle Middle School and Caldwell Academy. When completed, this will be a nearly 40-mile beltway around Greensboro (see map here).

Preparing this "E" post for ABC Wednesday, many negative words came to mind, erosion, elimination, extrusion, and excavation to name a few. The word extension, which describes adding on to a road, seemed to be a more neutral term. For our A-Z alphabet soup round, "e" is for elimination, oops.... extension. Drive out 220 on North Battleground and have a look. Before you know it, Point A to Point B will be even faster!

 

D is for Denim

Greensboro has a great history with textiles and denim. The Cone Brothers were instrumental in bringing the textile industry to Greensboro. Above, you see the Cone White Oak Plant, on 16th Street. Many of the plants are closed or repurposed; however, The White Oak Plant is still in business, making fabric the old fashioned way. At 109 years old, it is America's oldest working denim mill. Surrounding the the White Oak Plant are the neighborhood mill villages that used to be filled with people who lived close enough to work at the mill every day. While the textile industry in Greensboro is far from what is used to be, we have locals, like Evan Morrison, who are committed to ensuring that we support our textile industry and keep our denim industry alive. As Morrison points out, "American" means a great work ethic, especially a blue collar work ethic. And nothing says American clothing like denim. Morrison sells American made denim at his booth in Design Archives on South Elm Street. Included in his inventory is denim from the White Oak facility. Read more about our local denim expert and his start-up business, here.

Is you grew up in Greensboro and are at least in your mid-20's, which is the case of Morrison, likely, you remember your family's stories of the textile industry. One of our favorite quotes comes from Levi's Jonathan Kirby, "Some mills make fabric, Cone makes history." If you treasure this history, read the Bloomberg Businessweek article here. Well worth the three minutes it will take you to read it!

Today is ABC Wednesday. See A-C of our "Alphabet Soup" round, here.

C is for Children, Montagnard Children

As we have been documenting over the last few days, this past weekend was a busy one in Greensboro.  Above, you see the lobby of the Greensboro Historical Museum after the screening of the documentary made by Montagnard high school students whose families arrived as refugees and immigrants. These new Americans have become historians and filmakers in a project that will be archived at the Smithonian. The above crowd includes not only Montagnard families but also community members who know and care about the stories of this group of people from the Central Highlands of Vietnam.

Long before the film project began, Betty Stratford was busy tutoring English Language Learners at Mendenhall Middle School.  In collaboration with Lie Rlayang, Betty designed a series of cloth panels telling the story of Lie's journey to America. The scene below is one of Montagnard children learning about life in America through TV- specifically cartoons and sit-coms. Betty was not in attendance on Saturday, as she is not well; however, her husband, students and artwork were there to represent her dedication to Greensboro's immigrant children. Today is ABC Wednesday and C is for "children."  If you get a chance, be sure to watch, The Young Mountaineers: An Untold Story of Montagnard Youth in Greensboro. 

 

 

 

B is for Boardinghouse

Located in Summerfield on Highway 150, also known as Oak Ridge Road, at the corner of Deboe Road, is the old Saunders Inn. It was a place where travelers or people relocating could stay, get a good meal, and keep their horse in the outbuildings. In the early 1800's, when Sydney Porter was relocating to Guilford County, he lodged here and actually stayed on to teach innkeeper Hezekiah Saunder's children*. Fast forwarding to 1862, this teacher's grandson, William Sydney Porter, would be born in Guilford County and grow up to become Greensboro's most celebrated writer, O.Henry.

The above property, a simple country home from the 19th century, could be transformed into a splendid piece of literary history. Imagine being able to attend a retreat for writers in a place with connections to O.Henry. The barn on the property was torn down not too long ago; so, it is hard to tell what the future has in store for this weary old place. Even in this state of decay, it remains beautiful. Reading Summerfield town council notes, it appears that this property will be compromised by the widening of Highway 150 as well as development. **

Today is ABC Wednesday and this round on Greensboro Daily Photo, our theme is "Alphabet Soup," a serving of whatever comes our way from week to week. We learned of this property from the man who sold us a book about O.Henry's life. B is for Boardinghouse, bed & breakfast, located in northeast Guilford County.

*reference and more about Summerfield, here.

** read more here in Summerfield's Town Council Notes from 10/29/2013. It is really interesting tracking the change to our county and seeing how it unfolds.

 

A is for Airplane, Airport, and Aviation

Here we see a photo of a Beechcraft Bonanza, the rightmost plane in the photo. The hangar is located at the general aviation area of the Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI), near the main terminal. Landmark Aviation and Atlantic Aero, Inc. both serve general and corporate aviation at PTI. The owner of the single engine red & white airplane above could zip you from Greensboro down to the beach in about an hour.  Just think, you could go for the day! The aerial views would be stunning.

Today is a new round of ABC Wednesday. For this round, we're not sure we're limiting ourselves to a theme. This A-Z round might just be alphabet soup. For today, A is for airplane, airport, and aviation. As for the Beechcraft Bonanza, it has been around since 1947 and, over the years, more than 17,000 have been built. These post-WWII planes have really interesting features. If you are interested, read more here. As for us, if we ever get to the North Carolina beaches this summer, likely, you'll see us doing the ole I-40 shuffle.