523 Julian Street

On my first summer off I can't seem to sit and enjoy having nothing to do, so I've managed to find a few things to fill my time! As mentioned before I've been researching First Presbyterian for Landmarks magazine, however my deadline isn't until September 15th, so I've been able to do my first paid  bit of Historical Research! 

So far my research has only proven the home was around since 1910 (based on deeds, Sandborn maps, houses around it and the thirteenth US Census), but we'll see. Based on loans the owner of the property took out in 1908, I think he may have built the home around that time. 

The owner of the home currently is applying for a grant that will help pay to fix the home's porch, and my research will serve as the abstract for that grant, but the deadline is July 31st! He may be pushing the deadline a bit, but hopefully all will come together! 

I'll be getting a number of photos of the home tomorrow, so I will update later! :)

Photos of First Presbyterian

A few photos of First Presbyterian from my visit today, more info to come!

Summertime Ventures

It seems like this summer is FLYING by! Classes start in 6 weeks! I'd never thought I'd be excited to get back to sitting at desks for 3 hours at a time, going home to write 30 page papers and researching, researching, researching! - but I am! Although I've been working part time at Ann Taylor, I am dying to get back to History, retail is not the place for me, haha. 

Throughout the next few weeks I will work on starting my research on the religious architecture of Greensboro, there are some AMAZING churches here! Although I'll start with First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro, I'll research 5 in all:

First Presbyterian Church

Buffalo Presbyterian Church

West Market Street United Methodist Church

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church

These 2 photos are of First Presbyterian: (more will come - with better quality!)

Hopefully if all goes well I can get some of my work published, even though they'll be short essays I'm hoping I can make more out of the series, maybe a walking tour or seminar presentation on a few of the sacred places of the Gate City - I'll keep my progress updated! :) 

New Car!

So after 4 years with the infamous Aztek, I've finally gotten a new car!!! For those that knew the Aztek well, it was a long overdue transition, but quite the memory maker. I remember being completely excited for my first car when I was in high school, and about 2 months in, I realized what a POS I was stuck with. It went with me on our senior spring break trip, vacation after high school graduation and onto my first day as a college student. 

Flash-forward 3 years and the window wouldn't roll down, the back door was jammed shut, the rearview mirror had a habit of falling off and even the Jesus on my rosary jumped off, embarrassed to be seen in the 'tek. I did love that ugly thing though.

UPGRADE! Now I have a brand spankin' new Ruby Red 2008 Saturn Vue! She was well worth the wait! So here's a toast - to the clunker that got me this far and the beauty that will take me the rest of the way