Asheville's Historic Architecture

Asheville's Historic Architecture
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : 9781625841834
ISBN-13 : 1625841833
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Book Synopsis Asheville's Historic Architecture by : Richard Hansley

Download or read book Asheville's Historic Architecture written by Richard Hansley and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05-31 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asheville: an architectural gem of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Known for its architectural diversity and intriguing Art Deco style, Asheville has been fortunate in attracting brilliant architects who have created lasting testaments in brick and stone with imaginative foresight and design expertise. Local architectural enthusiast Richard Hansley recounts the history behind dozens of Asheville's most prominent buildings and historical neighborhoods in Asheville's Historic Architecture. Discover how Douglas Ellington, Richard Sharp Smith, James Vester Miller and Tony Lord influenced this busy metropolis, as landmarks like the Jackson Building, the Grove Park Inn and the Art Deco City Building were constructed along the city's thriving streets. These buildings have stood the test of time and remain as breathtaking in concept and appearance today as when first completed.


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