Picturing the past: Purd Osborne and his Many Businesses By Laura Sperry Early Brevard’s downtown area was characterized by growth. As the county exited one century and entered another, the
The Local History collection at the Transylvania County Library includes recipes and stories of a well-loved lady of yesteryear who lived in the See-Off Mountain community, Allie B. Harllee. Allie
Annie Jean Gash (1879-1970) was a Transylvanian who attended college and returned to Brevard to live out her life. During her enrollment at Columbia University in New York City, she
It may be hard to believe, but at one time a small four-acre lake may have once existed at the intersection of Country Club Road and Illahee Road as part
Many industries have brought employment to Transylvania County residents over time. One such industry was the American Thread plant in the Calvert area of Transylvania County near the Rosman Highway.
The Inn at Brevard is hard to miss, with its distinctive white columns and presence on East Main Street. The historic home is known as the William Breese Jr. House,
Edward “Hiram” Glover (1856-1941) was a photographer who had a studio in Brevard for many years on Jordan Street. Hiram was born in Washtenaw County, Michigan in 1856. His family
Calendars roll to August and the back to school preparations begin. Parents check that students have coats and shoes that fit, sturdy backpacks, and review the list of items needed
Pioneering families settled in the See Off Community prior to 1800, before Transylvania County was organized. As years went by, the same area near Dunn’s Rock and Cedar Mountain became
This is the conclusion of the Brevard Little Theatre article previously published. During World War II, the theater took a break from doing productions. It restarted in 1950 under the
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