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24001
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Joyce Kilmer was an American poet, writer, and Sergeant, and is remembered in this article that details his impressive scouting operations into dangerous territory and his subsequent death in 1918 at the hands of a German sniper.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 4, April 2014,
p44-45, il
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32945
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The author gives his account of a 16 mile bus ride from Ashville to Beech, NC. There to do a story on a number of summer camps, Arnold found a story in the accommodating bus driver that the community relies on to go the extra mile.
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36478
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The author gives the story of Kiffin Yates Rockwell, of Asheville who was the first American to volunteer for French service in WWI. He was a part of the American Escadrille (squadron of pilots) and was the first member of his unit and the first American pilot to shoot down an enemy plane.
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24093
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Asheville's Pack Square is a treasure trove of architectural styles but the Jackson building draws the most gazes. Lynwood B. Jackson commissioned the building in the 1920s in order to create an icon with which to advertise his business ventures.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 9 Issue 3, March 2012,
p68, il, por
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12627
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In an excerpt from Ziegler and Crosscup's 1881 travel book, \"Heart of the Alleghenies,\" the authors relay mountain farming opportunities beyond the Blue Ridges. Ziegler and Crosscup suggest using Yankee methods to let mountain fields lay fallow every few years, and comment on the Watauga, the highest county of the Appalachians, some areas located 6,000 feet above sea level.
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8896
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There is a legend in Asheville that surrounds the Biltmore Estate. George Vanderbilt constructed his mansion during the 1890s. The project brought jobs to the region and all residents were happy, almost. One refused to sell his land. That mountaineer wanted to keep his property because it was had been his family's land for over three generations. The gentleman held onto his property until his death. Reprinted from the April 1, 1968 edition.
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24580
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William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), also known as O. Henry, was a short-story writer who lived in Asheville, North Carolina for a time. In the first part of a two-part story, the author discusses his friendship with O. Henry and the man’s accomplishments in life.
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24585
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William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), also known as O. Henry, was a short-story writer who lived in Asheville, North Carolina for a time. In the second part of a two-part story, the author discusses his friendship with O. Henry and the man’s accomplishments in life.
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23924
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The intersection of Patton and Lexington Avenues is home to one of Asheville's most historic corners. The northwest corner was the site of the Grand Central Hotel during the nineteenth century, the Bon Marche department store from 1910 to 1923, and the S.H. Kress & Co. 5-10-25 Cent Store through 1975.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 8, August 2015,
p96, il
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41256
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A coalition of local African American leaders and George Vanderbilt’s philanthropic support yielded Asheville’s Young Men’s Institute. The nonsectarian school offered educational and cultural opportunities for Western North Carolina African American communities. Its two-fold mission was to open the door for personal advancement in society and help dispel racist attitudes that often kept this door closed for African Americans.
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North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 95 Issue 3, July 2018,
p313-339
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Vanderbilt, George Washington II, 1862-1914; Asheville--History; Asheville--racial uplift--nineteenth century; Asheville--racial uplift--George Vanderbilt; Young Men's Institute--George Vanderbilt; Philanthropists--North Carolina, Western; African American communities; Social reformers--African Americans--early twentieth century; Churches--African American communities; Young Men's Institute--John Love; Young Men's Institute--architect--Richard Sharp Smith
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24092
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The Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum is housed in a building that used to be used for the production of fabric. Now, Asheville locals can visit the Museum to examine restored cars from early-to-late 20th century.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 9 Issue 3, March 2012,
p62-63, il
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27312
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The Blue Ridge Parkway was constructed during the middle 20th century to connect the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. Many homesteads were relocated due to eminent domain and the process of roadway construction. Many left behind belongings and furniture now considered folk art. These pieces of folk art can be seen on display in Asheville at the Asheville History Center as part of the Blue Ridge Parkway Exhibit.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 9, September 2016,
p118
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27313
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Asheville’s Flatiron Building is a unique example of architecture and the neoclassical style designed in 1926 by Albert C. Wirth.
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24084
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The author discusses the time period from the close of the Civil War through the first years of the 20th century, specifically focusing on significant events in Asheville during the time period known as the 'Gilded Age.' The author focuses on the McKee family and their time at the historic Smith-McDowell House.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 9 Issue 11, November 2012,
p84-85, il
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24011
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The Mountaineer Inn is an icon in Asheville; it sprang up after WWII and became a popular motel that is still privately owned today.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 7, July 2014,
p51, il
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