Asheville Historic Homes

06/29/2020

09/25/2018

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Giving your house a yearly checkup is one way to keep big repairs at bay. Here's a 5-step plan for inspecting your home, from the pros at This Old House

12/09/2017

Sidewalks being cleared and tour is on!

10/10/2017

We need a privy diver in the mountains. Anyone?

Use rot-resistant planks and a salvaged window to build a protective box that extends the growing season How to Build a Cold Frame

06/07/2017

As you may have seen last week, my recent trip down to Lake Lure prompted me to relive that day in September of 1936 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt made his own trip from the Grove Park Inn down to the Lake Lure Inn, where his motorcade stopped for lunch on the lawn. That prompted one astute r...

05/26/2017

"Twilight of a Neighborhood" explores the impact of urban renewal on Asheville's neighborhoods. http://www.nchumanities.org/sites/default/files/documents/Crossroads%20Summer%202010%20for%20web.pdf

05/17/2017

The 51 year old BB&T building has dropped it's dull gray pants and will be trying on something more Art Deco.

03/31/2017

A worthy task. Please share with anyone who might have something to contribute.

The North Asheville History Project (NAHP) The NAHP is being conducted by the North Carolina Room, Pack Memorial Library through the North Asheville Library branch. 1030 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville,…

03/11/2017

Great article about the way interstates have affected our community and our neighborhoods. http://mountainx.com/news/how-interstate-highways-changed-the-face-of-wnc/

As plans move ahead for the Interstate 26 Connector project through Asheville, community members look back to reflect on the profound impact major road construction projects have had on the region.

03/05/2017

It is common for local historians to say of the Asheville, Loan, Construction & Improvement Company, that the “enterprise languished until it was taken over by George Willis Pack.” …

01/09/2017

Proud sponsor of this race to benefit Isaac Dickson Elementary School. Mmmmm the Hot Chocolate is delicious after a casual 10K!

2017 Asheville Hot Chocolate 10k 125 Hill Street, Asheville, NC, United States -    PRESENTED… - January 21, 2017

01/08/2017