Record #:

32311

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

Grover C. Robbins of Watauga County is the founder of the Carolina-Caribbean Corporation. Some of Robbins’ development ventures have included the Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock, construction of a monorail transportation system in the Beech Mountain resort area, and residential developments near Charlotte. This article describes Robbins’ background, business successes, and future development plans in western North Carolina.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 27 Issue 3, Mar 1969, p13-40, por

Subject(s):

Robbins, Grover C., 1886-1956; Businessmen; Tweetsie Railroad (Blowing Rock); Development--North Carolina, Western