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In the early 20th century, a Japanese photographer and his writer friend traversed the rugged terrain north of Cherokee, mapping its peaks and valleys, documenting its beauty. In the process, they helped save the land we now know as Great Smoky Mountains National Park." Born in Japan in 1881, George Masa arrived in Asheville in 1915 and developed an interest in photography. In the process, he became and amateur cartographer. His works ended up on postcards, guidebooks and the National Geographic Magazine. He along with a companion Horace Keohart were instrumental in the region's natural preservation.
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"Locals in this Catawba County community have built a lively downtown suing the resources and small-town pride instilled by former generations." Recent revitalization downtown sparked the discovery of an early municipal water system using wooden pipes. The town boasts the Catawba County Museum inside the former 1924 Catawba County Courthouse.
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"Churches have played many roles in western North Carolina. During the week, they once drew children for miles around to attend school. On Saturdays, they became community centers for potlucks and dances. And on Sundays, parishioners still gather to worship, answering the callof the church bell's peal."
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