DAVIDSON HISTORY
FROM BOOKS TO BOARDERS: The Evolution of Carnegie Guest House
DAVIDSON HISTORY Ever wonder how Carnegie Guest House, Davidson College’s on campus guest retreat, got its name? It is rooted in the college’s past. In 1906, steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie donated $20,000 to build a Davidson College Carnegie...
The Delburg Cotton Mill
DAVIDSON HISTORY The old Delburg Mill, which now houses offices and the Brickhouse Tavern, was organized by the Delburg Cotton Mill Company in July 1907. The original shareholders were W.R. Grey, J. P. Munroe, and A.B. Young. The company intended to buy and sell...
Davidson’s Sears Roebuck “Kit” House: Bungalow on Wheels
DAVIDSON HISTORY [see more photos] Davidson has its share of historic homes, but few are as interesting as the recently restored “Justus” family cottage, remodeled by the talented design trio of interior designer Linda Griffeth, contractor Trey Williams Custom...
The Ugly Club
DAVIDSON HISTORY One of the highlights of the 1869 commencement at Davidson College might be a bit surprising to modern readers. According to the July 8 edition of the Yorkville Enquirer, a group called the Ugly Club held a celebration on the night after...
Where the Heart Is
NEWS This is a story about home. About love and family and neighbors. About a hot, humid August day in 1960 and a similar August day in 2020. And so many days in between. Betty Cashion Walley, who retired in 1997 after 42 years in the Davidson College...
