The preservation of historic buildings benefits communities and connects us to our heritage, enriching the quality of our lives in many tangible and intangible ways. Their preservation also provides demonstrable economic benefits.–Virginia Department of Historic Resources
Wandering in Winston-Salem’s “Innovation Quarter”. Not a good place to wander ten years ago, now an economic and intellectual center in the city. New York Times and Politico have the story.
(rehabilitation tax credits!)
Devil Dogs: According to United States Marine Corps legend, the moniker was used by German soldiers to describe U.S. Marines who fought in the Battle of Belleau Wood in 1918–Wikipedia
This dog lives down the street from HPE.
Semper fidelis.
Neighborhood school across the street and up the hill. Looks like a school, not a factory. Gardens on the school grounds, different than the US model (big parking lot and few windows)Notable degree of cleanliness prevails. Possibly that training starts early? A commonly held societal value?The hillside neighborhood is an oasis of quiet. The neighborhood streets are typically 12-14′ wide. “Fire codes” wouldn’t allow this street typology in the US.The practice of walking to school is nearly universal and starts early.Car use around the school is restricted. The community assures that children walk, and that while walking they are safe.
Colonel Sanders has a serious following for Christmas Day meal. Families stopping by for multiple buckets.Japanese chickens only, none from mainland China.
