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NORTH CAROLINA PRESERVATION
<br /> laced under contract. Nearly half of the move her family into the house,
<br /> historic houses at Glencoe are now sold . living her childhood dream ,
<br /> Additionally, in November PNC started Donated to PNC. Clayton
<br /> construction of a new house at Glencoe Farm Log House, Winston- ._._;. _-- ==.-_ . • } s°. , °'J: � ; ` , ; ;,
<br /> to demonstrate how compatible new infill Salem, Forsyth County. Since
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<br /> will fit into the site . The next i will 181 ssue 7, ton family ° ` - '"` ` x+`' ` '`
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<br /> report more on this late- breaking news , owned the farm at the intersec-
<br /> Sold by PNC . Sherrill Tobacco tion of NC66 and Stanleyville I
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<br /> Company Building, Catawba, Catawba Road . Once rural, the property
<br /> County. Dina Ferriera and her brother, is now within Winston- Salems
<br /> Nelson Ferriera, have a love of old build- city limits. Among the farm
<br /> buildings is a two -stor to
<br /> in s that originated in thelr I . .�.
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<br /> childhood home of Nantucket, dwelling that may have been
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<br /> Massachusetts , and followed them to built before 1800. The house
<br /> North Carolina. They both currently live needed work, but the Claytons John Hughes White House , Kinston ,
<br /> outside Charlotte and had been talking had other matters to attend to. Lenoir County
<br /> about finding a historic building to rehab To the Claytons' dismay, the
<br /> when they came across PNC's magazine , city condemned the log house . Lofton and Rose Mary Lofton Sanders ,
<br /> There they found a building that was just Ironically the Claytons had been actively who lost their home to the floodwaters of
<br /> what they were looking for in the nearby pursuing nomination of the Clayton Farm Hurricane Floyd in 1999, purchased this
<br /> town of Catawba . Nelson was looking for to the National Register. Prospects for the stately 1916 bungalow from Carol
<br /> a loft to live in, and Dina was looking for house were dim; there didn't seem to be a Tokarski, who restored it and then donat-
<br /> a location for her famous parties . The solution to the problem . One day, ed protective easements to PNC prior to
<br /> Sherrill Tobacco Building has a first floor Kathleen Clayton, the owners ' daughter- its sale . Carol's stewardship ensures that it
<br /> that was formerly a restaurant — perfect in-law and a long-time PNC member, was will be enjoyed by not only its new own-
<br /> for Dina — and the third floor is just talking to Leann Pegram, staff for the ers , but also by generations into the
<br /> right for Nelson's loft; the second floor local historic properties commission, and future .
<br /> will become two additional apartments . Leann suggested a donation of the house Sold by PNC. The R. P. Ritter House ,
<br /> Soon the building's impressive facade will to PNC. (Thanks, Leann !) After several Hamlet, Richmond County. Rick and
<br /> be restored to its former magnificence, visits by PNC staff and with Kathleen's Tina Thompson have purchased this
<br /> and quiet little Catawba will have some encouragement, J. G. and Alma Clayton, comfortable Victorian- era cottage from
<br /> lively new neighbors , its owners, have decided to donate the PNC for use as a second home . Originally
<br /> Protected by INC. Benbow House , building with its lot. Things are begin- from Summerville, SC , the Thompsons
<br /> Oak Ridge , Guilford County. Several ning to look up for the little house , and and their two children have a passion for
<br /> years ago , PNC accepted the donation of with luck this log dwelling will be faith- old houses and an even greater passion
<br /> a preservation easement from the owners fully restored, taking its place in history for NASCAR racing. Rick is delighted to
<br /> of this early 19th century brick house with its contemporaries down the road in own a home just minutes from the NC
<br /> when they donated the property to Oak Old Salem . Motor Speedway, and the protective
<br /> Ridge Academy. The Academy. had Sold by PNC. 405 East Queen Street, covenants placed on the house by PNC
<br /> planned to rehabilitate the home for its Edenton Cotton Mill Village , Edenton, before its sale ensure that the historic
<br /> president's house , but its plans changed . Chowan County. Happy homeowners qualities the Thompsons appreciate will
<br /> Working with the original donors and the help promote a neighborhood! This be safeguarded for years to come .
<br /> academy, PNC agreed to help find a new maxim proved true recently when George New Directors and Officers Elected .
<br /> owner who would complete the rehabili- and Pat- Grother, formerly of Lambertville, At PNC's annual conference in New
<br /> tation under PNC'S restrictions , Enter New Jersey, purchased a house in the Bern, eight new members were elected to
<br /> Jessica Schollaert, who as a girl became Edenton Cotton Mill Village . The PNC's board of directors , and new offi-
<br /> friends with Mrs . Benbow and would visit Grothers were convinced they wanted to cers were elected , These outstanding new
<br /> her often. She loved the house and build a new house in the village until leaders will be highlighted in the next
<br /> dreamed that she would one day own it, they visited the restored mill house of issue .
<br /> When she first inquired about the prop - their friend, David MacVaugh . When the
<br /> erty, it was already under contract. house at 405 East Queen Street became
<br /> However, Jessica was undaunted, and available, they bought it. Now the couple
<br /> when the first buyer withdrew his offer, is busy rehabilitating the 49th house sold
<br /> she was there . A number of unexpected by PNC in the mill village .
<br /> obstacles had to be overcome, but she Protected by PNC easements . The
<br /> persevered, closing on the property in John Hughes White House, Kinston,
<br /> October. After rehab, Jessica plans to Lenoir County. Fannie Mae Bronton
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