Higgins has certainly captured the conflict that in many ways is eternal, where younger ideas of what is better housing within an established neighborhood, is often linked to current styles and the amenities that exist within the community. The area is unique and has a community that would be negatively impacted and uprooted.” Photo by Sarah Templeton/Pine Whispers “The historic district of Ardmore has been around since the 40’s and there is no reason to completely tear down these buildings and build new ones. “The destruction of the historic buildings means that Winston will not only lose value and beauty in the area, but surrounding businesses and organizations, like Temple Emmanuel and Ardmore Baptist would be affected,” Reese said. Currently, most residents feel the structures should stand as they are and continue to provide reasonably priced housing as well as a community for them to thrive in. The developers have stated they will share plans with the community and look to receive feedback and suggestions. If the plan meets all of its requirements, the city will have no option other than to approve the project. Initial construction will not occur for a few years and they are simply in the planning stages at this point. The question that stands now is: Can it be stopped and if not, what next?Ĭommunity members like Besse and Reese have certainly showed the importance of the community, but ultimately it seems the fate of the community is in the hands of the owners.įor the time being, the community is safe from demolitions and no final decisions have been made. The community has certainly banded together in this tough time after Besse called a meeting on August 24 to discuss the event with the community. There are a lot of older people that live in the community and if they were forced to relocate, I think it would be really hard on them.” Reese concluded. “People are willing to help out with anything you need. “The community here is really friendly, I know basically all my neighbors,” Reese said. Senior Rose Reese has lived there for two years with her mom. Not only is their community affected, but Reynolds has a numberof students who call Ardmore Terrace and Cloverdale Apartments home. This situation is especially hard on the elderly and those who have called the complexes home for years. Councilman Dan Besse, who lives in the complex, is fighting against the demolition, saying that the 92 historic buildings are crucial in terms of affordable housing in Winston-Salem.
The plan is to turn the existing complex into newer multi-family housing that may demand a higher price. The apartments have provided homes to hundreds of immigrants, college students, the elderly, and families large and small for over 60 years since they began building them as postwar housing. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.Plans have been submitted that call for the demolition of the historic Ardmore Terrace and Cloverdale Apartment complexes leaving many people in the community up in arms. It includes Queen Anne and Bungalow/craftsman architecture. It includes works designed by Hall Crews and by Northup & O'Brien. The district consists of at least ten platted residential developments from 1910 through 1924 as well as three large apartment complexes from 1947 through 1951, one of which was controversially demolished in 2021. The district encompasses 2,093 contributing buildings and two contributing sites. The Ardmore Historic District is a 600-acre (240 ha) national historic district located at Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina.
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