On this day in North Carolina History, “The first train across the Blue Ridge arrives at Asheville, ending the city’s isolation and igniting a tourist explosion. In the coming decade,
On this day in North Carolina History, “The nation’s first forestry school, directed by German immigrant Carl Schenck, opens at George W. Vanderbilt’s Biltmore Forest.” (1898) Source: Powell, L. (1996).
On this day in North Carolina History, “With a roar heard for miles, the earthen dam on Transylvania County’s Lake Toxaway gives way during a storm. Water from the 540-acre
Do you enjoy looking at old photographs? The Rowell Bosse North Carolina Room has an extensive collection of historical photographs from Transylvania County and now you can browse them easily
On this day in North Carolina History, “The nation’s first year-round Outward Bound school opens in Morganton. North Carolina Outward Bound was originally envisioned as a sea school, probably to
On this day in North Carolina History, Biltmore House under construction “George W. Vanderbilt, age 25, purchases the first of 661 parcels of land that will ultimately become his 125,000-acre
Did you know that the Rowell Bosse North Carolina Room has a collection school year books? The collection include annuals from Brevard High School, Rosman High School, and other local
Silvermont Park is being preserved for future generations through efforts of the Silvermont Centennial Committee. Learn what the plans are and what is currently occurring at the mansion and on
On this day in North Carolina History, “Wartime gasoline rationing goes into effect in North Carolina and 16 other Eastern states. The maximum purchase per week: three gallons.” (1942) Source:
The Rowell Bosse North Carolina Room has a new microfilm reader. It is the Powerscan 3000, and it allows users to digitally enhance images for printing. The Powerscan 3000 is
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