Record #:

34963

Author(s):

Barnhardt, Wilton

Abstract:

The American Chestnut tree once grew all up and down the east coast, until a blight nearly wiped out the species. Today, the Green Park Inn of Blowing Rock stands as a testament to that time, restoring their chestnut wood handicrafts, serving food on chestnut planks, and naming their restaurant the Chestnut Grille.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 85 Issue 5, October 2017, p162-168, il, por

Subject(s):

Chestnut blight; Blowing Rock--Description and travel