
Economic Impact of Historic Preservation
Preview: 10/30/2020 | 20s
ncIMPACT looks at how historic preservation brings new talent and tourism to a community.
Rocky Mount was historically a mill town, one of many in North Carolina that was hurt by the closure of textile factories and mills during the 20th century. Host Anita Brown-Graham looks at how historic preservation and adaptive reuse can become a draw for new workers, tourism, and enhance the overall health of a community.
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Economic Impact of Historic Preservation
Preview: 10/30/2020 | 20s
Rocky Mount was historically a mill town, one of many in North Carolina that was hurt by the closure of textile factories and mills during the 20th century. Host Anita Brown-Graham looks at how historic preservation and adaptive reuse can become a draw for new workers, tourism, and enhance the overall health of a community.
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