Asheville NC
Then and Now:
The Jackson Building was conceived by L.B. Jackson, a prominent Asheville lawyer and real estate developer. Jackson aimed to build a modern office building that would cater to the burgeoning business community in Asheville. He envisioned a structure that would not only provide office space but also serve as a symbol of the city's growth and modernity.
The location of the Jackson Building was owned by Thomas Wolfe’s father, William Oliver Wolfe, whose tombstone business was situated there. American novelist Thomas Wolfe is best known for his book “Look Homeward, Angel.”Designed by architect Ronald Greene, the building's construction began in 1923 and was completed in 1924. The Jackson Building was the first skyscraper in western North Carolina, standing at 13 stories high. At the time of its completion, it was the tallest building in Asheville and one of the tallest in the state.The Jackson Building is an excellent example of Neo-Gothic architecture, characterized by its pointed arches, intricate stonework, and decorative details. The building's façade features terracotta ornamentation, gargoyles, and spires, giving it a distinctive and ornate appearance. Its narrow, vertical design is accentuated by a series of setbacks that create a stepped effect, a common feature in early skyscraper design.The completion of the Jackson Building had a significant impact on Asheville's skyline and business community. It symbolized the city's aspirations and economic optimism during the 1920s. The building quickly became a sought-after location for businesses, housing various offices and commercial enterprises." Facebook Real Appalachia
Another fine building that defines Asheville is the Court House. More on it later.
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And here's the future building:
This is the vault at the end of the world where all the existing seeds on the planet are kept. It is located in the Svalbard archipelago, Norway, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. Opened in 2008, this underground warehouse is designed to preserve 4.5 million seeds of crop plants from around the world, acting as insurance against the loss of genetic biodiversity caused by natural disasters, conflict and climate change. So, in case the world is ever destroyed and you are the only survivor, you know where to go.
Sharing with Tom'sTuesday's Treasures.
Art for today:
"A cat called Phoebe" ..raku-fired ceramic...by Nick Mackman...British ceramist..sculptor
Today's quote:
Taking a break from media in all forms is like a cleanse for your soul.
by N.C. Wyeth, for the Magician and the Maid
And for anyone of the Canadian persuasion, here's a wonderful song. It taught me the correct pronunciation of Canuck too! (Thanks to Maureen Kiloram!)
From Open Yesterday's Pages: Thomas Merton and the Dalai Lama.
and about The Roads in our Country
and it's International Human Rights Day
I like the cat figurine and the reindeer painting. The song is cute.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a great day!
Have a good Tuesday to you too!
DeleteThose older skyscrapers have so much more character than our soul-less glass and steel things.
ReplyDeleteDon't they? You live where almost every building shows that character...mmm, maybe there are soul-less glass and steel things there, but you seldom take their photos!
Delete...Barbara, thanks for sharing this diverse post. I that you are warm and well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tom...I gather things and disperse them and call it networking.
DeleteThe Court House is so wonderfully golden!
ReplyDeleteAfternoon sun was hitting it just right!
DeleteThat court house!!! What a terrific statue, though. And the seed storage. Wow.
ReplyDeleteYes, a great choice that happened as I drove slowly - court house photo.
DeleteHi Barbara, Nice bit about architecture and the Jackson Building. Thanks for correcting my pronunciation of 'Canuck', been saying it wrong for many decades. Another important thing that happened on this date was that in 1920 the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granting women the right to vote. Yesterday I learned that the primary Ingles distribution center is located in Black Mountain... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
ReplyDeleteOops, Canuck isn't said the way these guys sing it after all...Maureen corrected them, but I was already saying it wrong with nuck sounding like nook. It's ok as nuck, but the pronunciation should be with the second syllable getting the emphasis. I've always used August 18, 1920 as the date of ratification, when the TN legislature finally approved it. Couldn't find Nov. 10 in my reading...?? Yes the big Ingles warehouse is here next to US 70 where I drive by. It had a lot of damage from Hurricane Helene, being near the Swannanoa River. But they recouped and had other sources helping out within days. It took a longer time for our Black Moutain Ingles to open again, and I don't think the one in Swannanoa is open yet.
DeleteAs a certified Canucklehead, I assure you that I don’t say it that way and have never heard it that way until now.
ReplyDeleteYes, Maureen corrected me also, and said it's ok to not make the nuck sound like 'nook,' as I mistakenly have, but it is still the stressed syllable, as opposed to these guys singing.
DeleteEnjoyed following along with this post, just to see where we would end up!
ReplyDeleteNothing says modernity like gargoyles! 😆
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