Asheville High School
Jonathan Jackson2019-02-19T15:37:36+00:00Designed by Douglas Ellington and completed in 1929. The school is characterized by an Art Deco and Italian Renaissance architectural style and is located at 419 McDowell Street.
The Cathedral of All Souls
Jonathan Jackson2019-02-08T15:51:10+00:00The All Souls Episcopal Church was consecrated on November 8th, 1896 in Asheville, NC. The church was built by George Vanderbilt to serve the Biltmore Village adjacent to the Biltmore House. Designed by Richard Morris Hunt who is referred to as the Dean of American Architecture. He built 6 churches but this is the last structure standing as the others were demolished or lost to [...]
915 Haywood Road
Jonathan Jackson2019-02-08T15:53:06+00:00Mixed use development on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Several businesses on the ground floor, residential above. One of the many things I like about West Asheville is how walkable the area is for restaurants and shops. The commitment to mixed use project helps keep the area convenient, looks like they may be building additional commercial space on the other end of Haywood in East-West [...]
Catwalk
Jonathan Jackson2019-02-15T23:31:49+00:00Cat Walk is Station #9 on the Asheville Urban Trail. The bronze cats mark the site of a retaining wall that provided access to the 2nd floor shops by crossing foot bridges. Sculptor Vadim Bora created the statues, several cats & mice dot the location on Wall Street.
Henrietta’s Poultry Shoppe
Jonathan Jackson2019-02-15T23:32:52+00:00Nice restaurant addition in the River Arts District in Asheville, NC. Delicious fried chicken sandwiches. Went to Henrietta's for the first time and the Charleston (pictured below) was delicious. The wife enjoyed the Asheville sandwich, definitely will be going back soon. To take a look at the menu follow the link below! Check out the menu at: https://henriettaspoultry.com
Old Country Landmark
Jonathan Jackson2019-02-08T15:52:33+00:00Showing land in Fairview, NC I ran across this outhouse in the middle of a large parcel of land. One of the reasons I love my work in real estate is the ability to go out and see a lot of properties and the beautiful views in WNC. This just made me laugh and reminded me of an expression about an outhouse being an old [...]
Stepping Out
Jonathan Jackson2019-02-08T02:09:53+00:00Simple shot of the "Stepping Out" station, #3 on the Asheville Urban Trail. This bronze installation represents the Grand Opera House that once stood on Patton Avenue. As with many of the bronze sculptures on the trail, it was created by students at UNCA under the leadership of Dan Millspaugh.
The Miles Building
Jonathan Jackson2020-01-02T15:31:11+00:00The Miles Building is an Art Deco design at the intersection of Haywood Street, Battery Park, College, & Wall Street in Asheville, NC. Downtown has a ton of examples. If you're interested in looking at more info the Asheville Architecture Trial on ExploreAsheville.com has a nice list. This is Station #11.
Good Vibes Silo
Jonathan Jackson2020-01-03T02:38:02+00:00Good Vibes Silo by muralist Ian Wilkinson. Black and White Infrared. Iconic Asheville Mural that can be seen driving over 240 into town or from within the River Arts District. If you head over to Henrietta's Poultry Shop the Silo is right beside it.
Smile Now, Cry Later
Jonathan Jackson2019-01-17T15:09:32+00:00Smile now, cry later on the "other side" of the Good Vibes Silo in Asheville, NC. Infrared Black & White.