A few months ago some questions arose about a couple photographs in the North Carolina Room’s Special Collection. They show … More
Category: Houses
Confronting the Legacy of N.W. Woodfin: 52 Weeks, 52 Communities
The Woodfin community, like many other Buncombe County communities is named for a man who enslaved human beings. If you’ve … More
A “Worst” Asheville Album: 52 Weeks, 52 Communities
I remember “worst” Asheville. It’s the neighborhood where my Grandfather was born in a house with dirt floors, where I … More
St. Dunstan’s Circle: 52 Weeks, 52 Communities
Asheville’s real estate boom in the 1920’s fostered the growth of many neighborhoods: Lakeview Park, Malvern Hills, Horney Heights, and … More
My Sandy Mush: 52 Weeks, 52 Communities
Abraham Reynolds was one of the earliest settlers in Western North Carolina. He received land grants totaling some 1525 acres … More
On a Staircase in Reems Creek: 52 Weeks, 52 Communities
If you grew up in Buncombe County any time after 1960, chances are you took a trip either with your … More
The Name Game, Oakley : 52 Weeks, 52 Communities
Oakley, like all of the communities we’ve featured this year, has seen significant changes over time with the ebb and … More
Hall’s 7 Acres in Newfound: 52 Weeks, 52 Communities
Throughout the year as I’ve continued to work on this series and it has gained traction and popularity, hints and … More
Greetings From Montreat: 52 Weeks, 52 Communities
Nestled in a cove in the eastern end of Buncombe County lies the tiny town of Montreat. The town has … More
