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George McPoole, alias Lord Salisbury, was always ostentatiously dressed, and never missed a public appearance in Statesville. Described by onlookers as a carousel, McPoole adopted his colorful attire in an effort to heal a wounded ego after losing the woman he loved. Lord Salisbury performed magic tricks and continued making appearances until his death. It was reported close to 10,000 people attended his funeral services.
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In 1930, Kodak celebrated it's Centennial. Because it was the depression, the company decided to include the children of Rochester, New York, in the celebration. Any child could go to his or her local dealer and receive a box camera and a roll of film free of charge. It also proved a solid business venture as camera owners continued to be in need of fresh film.
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As far as can be determined, the office of the Kings Mountain HERALD is the largest log house in the world. The 15,200-square-foot building opened in May, 1980, and contains many antiques including a juke box and old-fashioned popcorn machine. Because of the historical significance of Kings Mountain during the Revolutionary War, building a log house in the same style as that time was a logical choice. All of the logs have been treated against termite infestations, and provide excellent insulation.
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Shatley Springs Inn near Jefferson is run by Lee McMillan. Aside from accommodations, the inn offers a diner and is surrounded by rustic farm equipment. The water at Shatley Springs is believed to hold miraculous healing powers, and people often leave with a gallon of it. In 1927, one truckload of 600 gallons of the water sold for $840.
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People all over the state make bird houses out of gourds for purple martins. Indians would lure them into these hollow gourds in order to keep insects under control and drive away hawks. Houses need to have holes drilled in the bottom to drain water, and can be hung anywhere from eight to fifty-five feet above ground. If a martin finds an acceptable house, he will return to it year after year.
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In the last year, Tucker Littleton has documented 155 windmills on North Carolina's Outer Coastal Plain. The first windmill in North Carolina was built in 1723 at Avon. So far, the majority of the surviving windmills have been discovered in Carteret County. Lyanne Westcott of Manteo has begun the restoration of a 19th-century windmill at Nags Head. Scheduled to finish in September, the windmill will be open to the public.
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Originating in Great Britain in 1823, rugby first appeared in North Carolina in 1965 at N.C. State University. Today, all ACC schools have rugby teams. Although similar to football, rugby players wear no padding and no helmets. Often considered barbaric, the white collar of the uniform jersey is a reminder that this is the sport of gentlemen and ladies, and both teams cheer each other off the field at the end of games. Additionally, the home team hosts an after-game party for the visitors.
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Founded in 1901, and originally called the Biltmore Estate Industries, Biltmore Homespun still turns out hand-woven cloth. Now owned by Harry Blomberg, Biltmore Homespun�s wool is sought after by America�s elite. U.S. Presidents Coolidge, Hoover, and Roosevelt all wore cloth made at Biltmore Homespun, as did John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
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Four years ago, Concord's National Guard Armory built a glass exhibit case containing military memorabilia. Not listed in travel brochures, the collection contains uniforms from the American Revolution to the Vietnam War, and is still growing.
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Several interesting people lived at the Sir Walter Hotel in the 1950s and 60s. Among them were North Carolina Chief Justice Susie Sharp, and State Treasurer Edwin Gill. Arthur Buddenhagen took over hotel management in 1946. Today, the hotel is used as apartments for the elderly.
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NBC's Today Show recently visited North Carolina to do a piece on a little boy. The three-year-old son of writer Robert Williams, Robert III has become the youngest published photographer in the country. No matter the camera, the little boy is able to take stunning photographs, often better ones than professionals. The five and a half hours of film recorded about the boy will be condensed to a four or five-minute segment and will air later this year.
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The Charlotte Mint Museum is currently showing the Evolution of Fashion exhibit. The exhibit showcases fashion trends from 1909 to 1919. Outfits have been donated by collectors and families all over the country, including some from the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Sponsored by a grant from the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, the exhibit will be on display until January 4, 1981.
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The Shelton House in Waynesville is home to the Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts. The museum group purchased the house from Charles E. Ray, Jr., in 1978. Cherokee Indian crafts and artifacts are on display, as are handicrafts from well-known artisans of the state. State grants funded restoration of the house, and the museum is open from May 1st to November 15th each year.
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Gerald Johnson, distinguished journalist and author who died last year, listed Riverton in Scotland County as his birthplace. His great-great-grandmother, Catharine Campbell White, was the heroine of his novel BY REASON OF STRENGTH, and it was her dowry that bought most of the land now known as Riverton. Catharine was introduced to her future husband, Daniel White, through a Baptist evangelist. It was his calling to America that brought her from Scotland to North Carolina. Catharine lived for forty-two years after her husband's death, and helped establish the Richmond Temperance and Literary Society. She died on January 29, 1867 at the age of eighty.
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Slippery Hill Cemetery in Avery County has been the site of a number of strange occurrences since the turn of the century. Local citizens who have reported seeing a hovering light over the cemetery have died shortly after or lost someone close to them. Two men have crashed and died while driving past the cemetery. In the early 1900s, men on horses reported feeling a presence jump on the back of their horses as they rode past the cemetery. To this day, people avoiding looking at the cemetery for fear of seeing the lights.
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