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Our history: Ratcliffe's Flowers building has deep roots on South Tryon Street - Charlotte Observer

Downtown Charlotte is perilously close to destroying all that kind of record," said Hanchett at the time.The Move: On March 4, 2000, the company that relocated the Cape Hatteras Lighthousewent to work on the Ratcliffe building. The two-story structure crossed Charlotte's busy South Tryon on a bed of steel beams and rollers and took up temporary residence in a parking lot with its redbrick backside facing the street. First Union set about building the underground parking deck as well as condominiums and a park. One year later the 650-ton structure was pulled back across the street and slid a half a block north to its new home abutting the office tower now called Three Wells Fargo Center. The city temporarily removed trees, streetlights and parking meters to make the crossing possible. "When we're finished with this project, it will look like it has always been there," said architect Dave Wagner in 2000.And it does. The well-traveled shop is now home to Bernardin’s restaurant, and is snuggled into the complex of shops, restaurants and park called The Green. The condominiums perched above it are named The Ratcliffe.The Sign: The neon green and white Ratcliffe's Flowers sign now stands as a landmark at the Green on South Tryon Street in uptown Charlotte, but 60 years ago it represented anything but a celebrated piece of history. Back then, business owners along Tryon had agreed to remove their neon signs, concluding that they had become too cluttered and were tacky. That is, except for Louis Ratcliffe Jr., a member of the Charlotte Chamber, who wasn't about to let others tell him what to do with his sign, said his son, David. In 2012, the sign was relocated to the original site of the building and hung from a pole, with an explanatory plaque in the pavement in front of it.As a lover of Charlotte and of history, I hope other developers will think twice before demolishing any more landmarks.More historical sites in the Charlotte regionLooking to catch up on our region’s history? Here are some of my other favorite historic places to visit:Elmwood Cemetery. 700 W. Sixth St., Charlotte. Includes a Confederate section where soldiers are buried.Historic Brattonsville. 1444 Brattonsville Road., McConnells, S.C. This 775-acre living history farm in York County holds more than 30 structures reflecting the Revolutionary War era. www.chmuseums.org.Levine Museum of the New South. 200 E. Seventh St., Charlotte. Focuses on “the diverse history of the South since the Civil War, with a focus on Charlotte and the surrounding Carolina Piedmont,” according to its website. www.museumofthenewsouth.org.Historic Downtown Mooresville. Main Street in Mooresville. This former mill village, now with boutiques and eateries, serves as the backdrop for movies and cable series, including Cinemax original series “Banshee.” www.downtownmooresville.com.Renfrow Hardware and General Merchandise. 188 N. Trade St., Matthews. Now 116 years old, according to its website, find seeds, crickets, local honey and nuts and bolts at this old-school hardware store that maintains a loyal customer base. www.renfrowhardware.com. http://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/living-here-guide/article99177667.html

Ratcliffe's Flowers building has deep roots on South Tryon Street - Charlotte Observer (blog)

Bernardin’s restaurant. (Find out what happened to the neon Ratcliffe's Flowers sign here.)Observer reporter Scott Dodd in 2000 explained the moving process:“The movers who rolled the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse to its new home plan to take one of Charlotte's few remaining historic commercial buildings for a ride.“In a sight sure to startle unsuspecting uptowners, the two-story Ratcliffe’s Florist building will cross Charlotte's busy South Tryon Street on a bed of steel beams and rollers sometime after dark on Saturday, March 4.“The building will then take up temporary residence in a Tryon Street parking lot with its redbrick backside facing the street. An ignoble position, to be sure, but one that will save the florist shop built in 1929 while First Union bank builds a four-story, 800-space underground parking deck where it once stood.“In a city with a penchant for paving over its history, First Union's decision to save the Ratcliffe building takes on special significance."‘Downtown Charlotte is perilously close to destroying all that kind of record,’ said historian Tom Hanchett of the Museum of the New South.Ratcliffe’s was a family flower shop until the late 1980s, then housed the Moon Room lounge and Carpe Diem, a popular uptown eating spot, which moved last year after First Union bought the building.“Ratcliffe’s was designed by William H. Peeps, a British-born architect who drew up plans for the nearby Latta Arcade and homes for some of Charlotte's wealthiest residents. Hanchett said Peeps' homes ‘look like Snow White and the Seven Dwarves just stepped out of them, and w... http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/retro-charlotte/article81578837.html

'HOOSIERS WE'VE LOST': Lifelong florist never hesitated to help those in need - The Republic

The series appears daily at therepublic.com.Name: Dawn SheetsCity/Town: IndianapolisAge: 93Died: April 16Dawn Sheets never hesitated to help a friend in need.Sheets, a lifelong florist, had no formal medical training, but when her friend Maxine Hessong needed kidney dialysis treatment, Sheets taught herself how to operate a dialysis machine so Hessong’s husband Dale could continue working.For more than a year, Sheets made three to four trips a week to Methodist Hospital to care for her friend, offering support and companionship during Hessong’s procedures. Eventually Hessong came home, and Sheets continued to run her machine, even showing Dale the necessary steps in the process.“She cared about people,” daughter Lori Arment said. “She cared about people’s feelings and their well being.”“That’s one of the highlights of her life to be able to help in that way at that time,” daughter Cathy Hiatt said.Helping others, faith and family were the pillars of Sheets’ life. Her compassion was matched by her late husband Ken’s, who became her primary caretaker as she dealt with dementia until he died in December.In early April, Dawn Sheets developed a cough and began running a temperature. She had a COVID-19 test on April 10. On April 13 the test came back positive for COVID-19. She died April 16 at a memory care facility in Hendricks County.“When people think of Mom, they always think of Dad, too,” daughter Dianne Boyd said. “It was always Ken and Dawn, and Daw... http://www.therepublic.com/2021/03/30/hoosiers-weve-lost-lifelong-florist-never-hesitated-to-help-those-in-need/

18 beautiful flower arrangements to send this Easter - CNN

We know it’s easy to be overwhelmed with all the choices out there, but no need to stress about the details. We’ve scoured all our favorite online florists and below, you’ll find beautiful blooms for every florals fan in your contacts. Dreamscape (starting at $49; bouqs.com) Dreamscape This bouquet of pink and ivory roses with carnations, hydrangea and eucalyptus is the stuff their spring dreams are made of. The Beatrix ($75; urbanstems.com) UrbanStems The Beatrix For people who love Easter, it doesn’t get much cuter than this orchid in a bunny-eared vase and a box of chocolates. Better yet: Use code CNNBLOOM20 to score 20% off now through May 10. Easter Sentiment Lily Plant (starting at $39.99; 1800flowers.com) 1800Flowers Easter Sentiment Lily Plant The lily, a sweetly fragrant flower, is a traditional symbol of Easter. This plant arrives nestled in a sweet woven basket, and is sure to bring tidings of spring. The Spring Refresh ($160; urbanstems.com) UrbanStems The Spring Refresh p class="paragraph inline-plac... https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/26/cnn-underscored/easter-flowers-for-delivery/index.html

Okanagan florists busy during pandemic, some busier than ever | iNFOnews | Thompson-Okanagan's News Source - iNFOnews

COVID-19 pandemic has brought hard times onto some local businesses, Okanagan flower shops are busy — some say even busier than ever. The period around Easter and Mother’s Day is typically busy for florists, and despite current circumstances, this year is no exception. At Burnett’s Florist in Kelowna, business has been steady. “Our Easter was more busy than it usually is, and we’re hoping Mother’s Day is the same," florist Galena Clancy said. Kelowna’s Funky Petals, Harris Flower Shop in Vernon and Newell Flower Shop in Kamloops are all busy during the pandemic as well. "I think it's mostly because people are kind of communicating from a distance with flowers," Clancy said. Harris Flower Shop's Brenda Gedaschke says that many of her customers want to send flowers for birthdays, or just to cheer people up.  Florists have shifted to accommodate current public health orders, offering online ordering and contactless delivery. Harris Flower Shop has even installed an honour bar outside their store, where customers can pick up arrangements and leave money in a locked collection box. “(The honour bar) has been spectacularly well received,” said Gedaschke, adding that there has only been one customer who didn’t leave enough money for their bouquet. The real challenge during the pandemic has been getting flowers from suppliers, Gedaschke said. "At this point everything is limited,” she said. “A lot of the import stuff, up until recently,... https://infotel.ca/newsitem/okanagan-florists-busy-during-pandemic-some-busier-than-ever/it72772

Grieving residents pour into Boulder flower shop to show support for victims - The Denver Channel

BOULDER, Colo. — Flowers arrangements and roses are moving fast at Boulder Gardens Florist as people pay their respects for the lives lost in the King Soopers mass shooing in Boulder Monday.Joshua Dusk is a florist at Boulder Gardens Florist. He’s been there for about a year but has 22 years of experience. He moves quickly with each arrangement, but behind every perfectly placed flower, there is intention.“You know, you can’t take it [the pain] away, but I get to be in a position where I can help that healing process with creative energy,” Dusk said. “I like using different colors to heal.”Calls have been pouring into Boulder Gardens Florist for arrangements and deliveries to the police departments, the memorial and the families of the victims.Heidi Lunsford, an employee at the flower shop, says flowers help people showcase their support and cope with the tragic loss at a time when many feel helpless.Aaron Pilling dropped by the shop and picked up ten red roses — one for each victim — and two bouquets of flowers. He plans to attend a vigil with friends.“I think I fee... https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/grieving-residents-pour-into-boulder-flower-shop-to-show-support-for-victims

WRAL Small Business Spotlight: Fallon's Flowers celebrates 100 years in Raleigh - WRAL.com

By Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producerRaleigh, N.C. — Fallon's Flowers isn't just the oldest florist in Raleigh -- it's very likely the oldest in North Carolina, owners say. It was recognized by the public as the best, winning the best florist category in the 2020 WRAL Voters' Choice Awards.The company has been around for more than 100 years, since the Fallon family migrated to Raleigh in 1919 and began growing their own flowers in a series of greenhouses near Oakwood Cemetery.In 1920, the Fallons opened a retail shop on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh, where they sold flowers for decades until they moved into the current building at 700 Saint Mary's St., which was originally a Piggly Wiggly.The business was eventually sold to the Brown-Wynne family and is now owned by the McCarthy family. The longest-working employee started helping in the greenhouses 45 years ago and still works at the Saint Mary's Street location.Frank Campisi has managed that location for 20 years. He said, while the ownership has changed, the family focus remains the same."I talk to customers who... https://www.wral.com/wral-small-business-spotlight-fallon-s-flowers-celebrates-100-years-in-raleigh/19595753/

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