I remember “worst” Asheville. It’s the neighborhood where my Grandfather was born in a house with dirt floors, where I … More
Tag: West Asheville
Becoming a “Townie” in Malvern Hills: 52 Weeks, 52 Communities
Pleasant Alexander Calhoun lived most of his adult life in a place Horace Kephart described as the “back of beyond.” Until the beginning of … More
Deaver’s View//Deaverview, A Peek into the Process: 52 Weeks, 52 Communities
Many of our 52 Weeks 52 Communities posts have been about rediscovering the origins of the names of our communities … More
Working Together on Burton Street: 52 Weeks, 52 Communities
“On the west side of Asheville between Patton and Haywood/A community holds on, tries to create a sustainable model, /Relationship-building … More
Robert Henry, Forgotten Pioneer and the Sulphur Springs Hotel (Malvern Hills, West Asheville) Bring a brown bag lunch and go … More
Horses Crossing the French Broad River on a Ferry
Before there were bridges across the French Broad River, there were ferries. And then there were no bridges across the … More
A Valentine for E. W. Pearson, Sr.
Edward W. Pearson, Sr. was one of the most energetic and creative forces for positive change that Asheville has ever … More
Gary Logan Family Collection
The growth of our collection depends on the generosity of donors like Gary Logan, who recently shared his extensive collection … More