Asheville
Asheville by Sue Greenberg, published by Arcadia Publishing in August 1997, is a reprint edition comprising 126 pages in English. This book continues the exploration of Asheville’s vibrant history, following the acclaimed Asheville: Volume I. It focuses on the city’s transformation from the end of World War I to the 1960s, highlighting its evolution into a popular resort destination during this period.
Readers will find a rich narrative that captures Asheville’s resilience and revival after challenging times, including a significant flood and wartime struggles. The book features over 200 rare postcards that illustrate the city’s journey as it regained its status as a favored getaway, with the advent of the automobile bringing new visitors and fostering the growth of roadside motels and restaurants. This edition offers a detailed look at the historical context of Asheville, making it a valuable resource for those interested in local history and the development of tourism in the region.
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Authors Sue Greenberg and Jan Kahn once again delve into Asheville’s rich past. This new companion to the acclaimed Asheville: Volume I resumes our look at this colorful city in the mountains. In its early days, Asheville quickly developed into a resort getaway for those seeking fresh air and high society during the late 1800s. This intriguing book continues our journey, this time taking us from the end of World War I to the 1960s. The over 200 rare postcards presented here show how Asheville emerged from a period of hard times brought on by a great flood and a country at war. Once World War I ended, a feeling of newfound freedom overtook Asheville’s citizens and the fast tempo of the earlier days soon resumed. Asheville once again became a destination for travelers–this time the automobile brought sightseers to the mountains and many new roadside motels and restaurants thrived.
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