Record #:

3961

Author(s):

Fischer, Suzanne

Abstract:

When a bypass caused the town of LaGrange in Wayne County almost to close up, retired general contractor and developer Conway Rose came to the rescue. Offering his services for free, he secured grants and donations to buy buildings. To date, thirteen in the downtown area have been purchased and are under renovation to attract new businesses.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 57 Issue 3, Mar 1999, p6, por

Subject(s):

Central business districts--LaGrange; City planning--LaGrange; Rose, Conway; Urban renewal--LaGrange