Local Landmarks
August 10, 2011
One of the architectural gems of Greensboro’s Elm Street is the S.H. Kress & Co. building located at 212 South Elm Street in the Downtown Greensboro Historical District. Built in 1930, this colorful Art-Deco style building was a familiar and beloved institution in Greensboro for over 40 years.
Founded by Samuel Kress in 1896, S. H. Kress & Co. became … Read More
August 10, 2011
Located in the 500 block of South Elm Street, this artistic feature adorns the top of the building. The feature was installed by the Fordham Drug Store, to help people find the business.
August 10, 2011
The Price Bryan Performance Place, also known as Festival Park, is located in the 200 block of North Davie Street. This amphitheater can accommodate up to 2,000 people and is next to the Cultural Arts Center. Festival Park hosts a wide variety of special events and festivals throughout the year including the BB&T Beach Concert Series, the Piedmont Preservation Society … Read More
August 10, 2011
This map is offers a bird’s eye view of Greensboro. Located in the lobby of the J. Douglas Galyon Deport in the 300 block of East Washington Street, this former train station was renovated in 2005 to serve as a multi-model transportation center for inter-city buses, intra-city buses and Amtrak service. The building also has a coffee shop and meeting … Read More
