Category Archives: Rocky Mount

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Woman in Nurse Uniform

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Maryann Barnes

This photograph was taken by the Walter Washington Foster Studio, in Richmond, Virginia. There are more of the Foster photos at the Virginia Historical Society. It was addressed to Miss Barnes, 354 R. Black.  The photo was in a trunk … Continue reading →

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Workday Wednesday – David Jeptha Rose (1861-1940) – General Contractor

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Maryann Barnes

David Jeptha Rose (1861-1940) started his Rocky Mount, North Carolina general contracting business in 1890, and the company, D. J. Rose & Son, Inc., is still in business today. His firm was one of the first licensed general contracting firms … Continue reading →

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