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Loading... Asheville's River Arts District (Images of America: North Carolina)by Rob Neufeld
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In the early days, the River Arts District was home to Cherokees; the estate of Asheville's first millionaire, James McConnell Smith; and the Southern Railroad Depot. It was also known as Asheville's first industrial district; one of the area's most vibrant African American communities, which has since been decimated by urban renewal; and the base of prominent grassroots organizations such as RiverLink, Mountain Housing Opportunities, the West-End Clingman Avenue neighborhood, and the River District Artists. In 1989, Asheville's citizens developed a long-range revitalization plan for the city. As Asheville boomed in the early 1990s, the River Arts District lagged behind. In 1995, fire destroyed the district's most prominent landmark, the Asheville Cotton Mill, prompting a phoenix-like renaissance. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)975.688History and Geography North America Southeastern U.S. North CarolinaLC ClassificationRatingAverage: No ratings.Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |