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35856
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Experiencing seasons Tar Heel State style and NC from the Crystal Coast to the Mountains was possible through a visit to Gastonia’s Schiele’s Museum. Illuminating the enlightening experience: information about the museum’s murals and slide shows describing the natural history and ecology of NC’s three regions.
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Tar Heel (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 8 Issue 4, May 1980, p28-29
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43962
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"Gaston County is revitalizing its down-towns while strengthening foundations in healthcare, education and manufacturing." A number of multi million dollar projects are in the works, touching on all municipalities in Gaston County. The following article gives summary.
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24147
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Gaston County is close to Charlotte and provides affordability and recreational activities, making it an ideal and attractive destination for businesses.
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23903
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Central Drug is in the heart of Bessemer City. Its impeccable customer service, old-time feel, and air of nostalgia continue to draw customers to its booths.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 83 Issue 1, June 2015, p102-103, il, por, map Periodical Website
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35755
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A group of Gaston artists was responsible for the discovery of this town’s past, represented in a tactile sense through nine historic buildings. That discovery spurred the development of a project showcasing the town’s textile history. It included a hands on exhibit for children and guided tour through historic buildings such as the Rhyne Building and Wilson-Spargo House. As for future plans inspired by this project, they included restoring the historic feel through installing gas lamps and offering buggy rides. Contained were photos of the buildings that made Dallas the second largest bearer of historic buildings in the state (Salem is number one).
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Tar Heel (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 7 Issue 4, July/Aug 1979, p40-41
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9495
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Gaston County is profiled in this special community focus supplement. Among the topics discussed are economic development; the towns of Gastonia, Belmont, McAdenville, and Mount Holly; industrial base; and attractions like Crowder's Mountain, Schiele Museum, and the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
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NC Magazine (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 65 Issue 9, Sept 2007, pp-5-42, il
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16017
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Gaston County is featured in The State magazine's community profile. Among the topics are the textile industry, the River Bend Power Plant owned by the Duke Power Plant, and the cities of Mount Holly, Cherryville, Lowell, Bessemer City, and Belmont.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 4 Issue 13, Aug 1936, p17-24, il
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24667
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Gaston County built an industrial empire using the nearby Catawba River; Duke’s development of the river is said to be the most thorough of any stream in the country. This article discusses the history of development and growth in Gaston County.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 18, January 1955, p18-30, il
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28608
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Gaston County its businesses, its tourism, and its residents are profiled. The county has been recognized in the past for its manufacturing and is the tenth most populous in the state.
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24727
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This article discusses the development of Gastonia and Gaston County, highlighting things of interest in each place.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 16 Issue 39, February 1949, p4-5, 20, il
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29555
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Every Christmas since 1956, McAdenville, in Gaston County, North Carolina has drawn visitors with a spectacle of Christmas lights. Due to the long-standing tradition, the community has dubbed the textile mill community of McAdenville as Christmas Town USA.
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NC Magazine (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 65 Issue 9, Sept-Sup 2007, p16-17, por
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24806
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McAdenville is known throughout the country as “Christmas Town USA” due to the vast number of Christmas lights on display. This article discusses how McAdenville got its nickname, the town history as a mill town, and its current growth.
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29556
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Many associate Mount Holly, North Carolina with the Catawba River for its use in the textile industry. But as that industry has changed, so has Mount Holly's relationship with the river and its other natural resources. The city has taken efforts to acquire land to broaden the reach of the greenway along the Catawba River and provide citizens with access to the natural surroundings.
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NC Magazine (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 65 Issue 9, Sept-Sup 2007, p18-19, por
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24666
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Belmont Abby is the only one of its kind in America and is the center of an independent diocese. It was established in the wilderness in 1876 but is now home to the monastery, cathedral, and Belmont Abby College.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 18, January 1955, p14-17, il
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24631
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Stanley, North Carolina offers tourists mountains, lakes, and rolling meadows. The author discusses the history of the town and how it has developed over the years.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 26 Issue 10, October 1958, p8-10, 22
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