Development of the 5 Points area began in the late 19th century as a northern suburb of downtown Asheville. Most of the houses were built before 1920, some designed by significant architects of the era. Notable Asheville businessman and benefactor George W. Pack built his home called “Manyoaks” on the current site of Harris Teeter grocery store.
Be sure to check out this recent collection of current and historical info written by a former resident and published here.
S.B. Penick & Co. and the Reed Creek Greenway: Asheville’s Medicinal Plant Boon in the Early 20th Century
by Tina Kessinger
An article by local resident Tina Kessinger about the impact of the botanicals used for pharmaceuticals in the early 1900’s in Asheville – near what is now the Reed Creek Greenway. Click for Tina’s article.
A link to the original Life article – click.
“Intersection of Hillside St and East St/Mount Clare Avenue looking west towards the Ray House at 83 Hillside on the far left corner. East Street Streetcar Approaching from left. Estimated date 1920s.”
From Pack Memorial Public Library.
(thanks, Alice H. for finding and sharing)