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NORTH CAROLINA PRESERVATION
<br /> items for preservation. When demolition _ " . .
<br /> becomes inevitable , s. ::. :�
<br /> Wilmington �'�
<br /> Architectural Savage rescues historic f
<br /> architectural details and elements such as
<br /> windows doors shutters and mantels and ; ' ` " ` _' -
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<br /> offers them for sale . The Historic - : � - + '` ter_
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<br /> Wilmington Foundation uses proceeds , , t . ._
<br /> from salvage sales for ongoing preserva- "` =�'Y '
<br /> tion efforts in the community. To find out : ' _3.� ` ' •J�J ' � �
<br /> more, call the Historic Wilmington y � 4
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<br /> Foundation at 910 /762 .2511 or visit their - t� ' , �' " �;;�•'
<br /> website at www historicwilmington. org.
<br /> Preservation Greensboro operates a ; _ � !s ..i ; , . . .. ,. ; :tr _.§
<br /> similar salvage operation and can be x PIT';'jy ' ,; 1 � ` '� =
<br /> reached at 336/ 389 - 9118 . .. ,
<br /> Historic John Bunyan Green FarmPFF
<br /> protected . The LandTrust for Central
<br /> North Carolina, based in Salisbury, has
<br /> acquired a conservation easement on the
<br /> 317- acre John Bunyan Green Farm in Blount - Bridgers House
<br /> Midland, Cabarrus County, with help
<br /> from the NC Farmland Preservation Trust Enjoy PNC 's Tours in 2001
<br /> Fund . Representing the largest grant ever
<br /> awarded under this state-funded program, PNC is offering two one- day tours to historic places in North Carolina this spring.
<br /> more than $ 100,000 was secured by the These trips provide an enjoyable way to spend a Saturday with other members and
<br /> LandTrust to help compensate John see some of the state 's best and most interesting historic sites . All day- tours cost $ 50
<br /> Bunyan Green II for giving up the valu- per person and include bus transportation and . luncli ; they originate in Raleigh with
<br /> able development rights to his farm . The additional pick- up locations .
<br /> LandTrust has been a leader in promoting _
<br /> farmland preservation, both in the region ,; . tik =
<br /> Saturday, May 5, 2001
<br /> and statewide . As the Yadkin- Pee Dee County Y Tour ecombe C :` ` ,,
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<br /> region continues to row and urbanize at : 4 � 's - :- - }�
<br /> g g Tarboro, including Coolmore , the Blount- f -' is, �WP.
<br /> a rapid rate, while still boasting some of ' ' '
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<br /> Bridgers House ( the Hobson Pittman Gallery) . ` " "`
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<br /> the most fertile scenic and historic farms T•. ` �.: '---K
<br /> ' Calvary Church, Howard Memorial ` . - - V >>;
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<br /> in the state, the Land.Trust will continue t'y++: =;;`V,
<br /> Presbyterian Church andAdelphia . - _ _ ,..- ; _ , ;a'� ; ; ._ .f . :
<br /> to make innovative farm preservation pro - 1 ' ; s ' ? �{
<br /> grams and opportunities a top priority. r
<br /> Saturday, April 7, 2001 .;A New Award in Blowing Rock. - _ _ - _- _
<br /> When the BlowingRock Historical Piedmont Sites Tour
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<br /> Featuring
<br /> Society honored Ginny Stevens, past Blandwood in Greensboro ,
<br /> oro City Museum , Glencoe Mill ;" _ ;< : i , k ~'�
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<br /> Chairman of PNC , with its top award in
<br /> Village near Burlington and Ayr Mount in
<br /> October, the award came with a special a ili .
<br /> Hillsborough
<br /> distinction. The award, recognizing
<br /> superlative achievement in history and -
<br /> reservation, will henceforth be the " < _
<br /> p One extended tour is also planned for 2001 : a
<br /> Virginia A. Stevens Award . A proper
<br /> tour of Southwest France , September 849,
<br /> recognition for a great leader.
<br /> 2001 . Explore the fantastic countryside of the
<br /> Dordogne and Lot River valleys with our Blandwood
<br /> favorite lecturer, Alice Jouve . We are fortunate
<br /> to have her for the third time . This tour has everything: history; sites , art, scenery,
<br /> architecture , splendid hotels and superb food .
<br /> Brochures will be sent out soon for the day tours . For additional tour information,
<br /> call Banks Talley at 919 / 832 - 3652.
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