Asheville’s real estate boom in the 1920’s fostered the growth of many neighborhoods: Lakeview Park, Malvern Hills, Horney Heights, and … More
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The only historical image of Shiloh? 52 Weeks, 52 Communities.
When I went searching our database for sources to write this edition of 52 Weeks, 52 Communities I had one … 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
Join the Friends of the NC Room for THREE events in October!
Thursday October 17- Sunday October 20: OUT! A Pop Up Exhibit featuring material from our LGBT+ Archives Thursday, October 24, … More
A Kenilworth Research Album: 52 Weeks, 52 Communities
Of all the communities on our list, one of the most photographed besides Downtown Asheville, may be Kenilworth. This Asheville … More
Cousin Caney the Corrupt Commissioner and the Brand New Emma-Leicester Road: 52 Weeks, 52 Communities
Emma is a small community in western Buncombe County that sits nestled between Dryman Mountain and the French Broad River. … More
A Garage, A Block, A Door…The East End: 52 Weeks, 52 Communities
Today’s blog is slightly different than other 52 Weeks, 52 Communities posts. This week, the author chose to write an … More
Where are All the Chickens on Chicken Hill? : 52 Weeks 52 Communities
Sometimes things just make you wonder, like the name “Chicken Hill.” As a Buncombe County native, I remember asking my … More
Voices from Old Candlertown: 52 Weeks, 52 Communities
The voices of our community members are one way we learn about our past. Eleanor Newcomb Rice knew this, and … More
