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Blue Ridge Parkway - Images of America
Item ID - 70542245

In the late 1890s, the Blue Ridge Parkway was envisioned by many as a great getaway and nature preserve. Since then, the Parkway has been, not only a major tourist destination, but a piece of American history. Find out more about the Parkway's origins, facts, and history of this nature preserve in this 128 page book filled with beautiful photos.
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Building the Blue Ridge Parkway - Images of America
Item ID - 70552879

Karen J. Hall, 128 pages. The Blue Ridge Parkway began as a dream in the late 1800s and became reality in 1983 when the 469-mile scenic highway was completed. Construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway began in September 1935 at Cumberland Knob. As part of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal, this project was intended to provide jobs throughout the region.
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Abingdon, VA - Images of America
Item ID - 70514896

Originally known as Wolf Hills-a name bestowed upon the town by Daniel Boone-Abingdon was renamed in honor of Martha Washington's home in England. The town today enjoys a rich and varied palate suitable for residents and tourists, young and old alike. Located near milepost 170
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Altapass, NC - Images of America
Item ID - 70517712

The region that is now Altapass was settled in the last third of the 18th century by restless and brave souls of Scot-Irish descent. The most colorful and prolific of these was Charlie McKinney, a man set upon making a life for himself, his 4 wives, and his 48 children in the Appalachian wilderness. Right on the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 330 is a must see. 128 pages
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Around Lexington, VA - Images of America
Item ID - 70413678

Home to the Natural Bridge and Caverns, Lexington has something for everyone. The Military Memorabilia Museum, Stonewall Jackson House, and Washington & Lee University are just some of the world famous historical landmarks of Lexington,VA.
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Ashe County, NC - Images of America
Item ID - 7050615X

Enjoy small town life of Jefferson and get back to nature while taking part in the various activities and events Ashe County has to offer. Ashe County is located off the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 270. 128 pages.
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Ashe County, NC Revisited - Images of America
Item ID - 70514500

Ashe County Revisited focuses on the distinctive geographical features of Ashe County and how the geography shaped the remarkable pioneers who settled the region. Ashe County is located off the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 270.
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Asheville, NC - Images of America
Item ID - 70516198

Native American tribes, including Cherokee, Creek, and Shawano, passed through Asheville and Western North Carolina, building towns and villages along the banks of the Swannanoa and French Broad Rivers for more than 1,000 years.
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Avery County, NC - Images of America
Item ID - 70541915

Avery County is the youngest North Carolina county. Despite its recent formation, Avery has an intriguing history and rich Appalachian culture. A short drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Grandfather Mountain, Avery County is located near milepost 300.
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Biltmore Estate - Images of America
Item ID - 70517496

Created in the 1890s by George Washington Vanderbilt, a member of one of America’s wealthiest families, the estate combined a 250-room French Renaissance–style chateau with 125,000 acres of gardens, forests, and working farms. Located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 390, the Biltmore Estate is the largest private home in the country. 128 pages.
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Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley, NC - Images of America
Item ID - 70516260

North Carolina's magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains have drawn people to the Swannanoa Valley since the beginning of time. Rivers and forests lured early hunters and gatherers; later inhabitants tilled the rich, fertile soil and logged the thick forests on the mountainsides. Located near milepost 400. 128 pages.
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Blacksburg, VA - Images of America
Item ID - 7051540X

Blacksburg holds a special place in the hearts of its residents as well as Virginia Tech students and alumni. From its humble beginnings in the late 18th century Blacksburg has evolved into a vibrant, diverse, and progressive community of nearly 40,000.
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Blowing Rock, NC - Images of America
Item ID - 70516473

Named after the Blowing Rock, a natural wonder with Native American history, Blowing Rock, NC is a charming little town just outside Boone, NC and directly off the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 290.
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Boone, NC - Images of America Series
Item ID - 70515418

A quaint, southern town nestled in the heart of the High Country. Boone is named after pioneer Daniel Boone and is home to Appalachian State University founded in 1899. Boone is located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 290.
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Brevard, NC - Images of America
Item ID - 70516120

Brevard, North Carolina, "land of waterfalls," is tucked into a lush valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Brevard was founded as the county seat of Transylvania County in 1861, the year that North Carolina seceded from the Union.
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Chimney Rock and Rutherford County, NC - Images of America
Item ID - 70514837

Located just north of the Carolinas' border, Rutherford County is widely known for its natural wonders, including Chimney Rock and the Bottomless Pools. However, its vast appeal includes much more: numerous listings on the National Register of Historic Places; developments that embrace the construction of Lake Lure. Located near milepost 390. 128 pages.
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Christiansburg, VA - Images of America
Item ID - 70517690

Christiansburg is a finely tuned compilation of photographs depicting the growth and character of a rural, southwestern Virginia community. Christiansburg proper is situated along the edge of a verdant plateau that rises between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains and is incorporated into the New River watershed.
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Downtown Roanoke, VA - Images of America
Item ID - 70516279

Downtown Roanoke celebrates the vibrant history of a community that lies at the heart of the scenic Roanoke Valley. From the saloons and livery stables of the late 19th century to the flagship department stores that attracted hundreds of shoppers in the late 1950s, Roanoke has experienced dramatic change.
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Early Tourism in Western North Carolina - Images of America
Item ID - 70516139

Stephen C. Compton, 128 pages. Early Tourism in Western North Carolina celebrates the rise of tourism from 1900 to 1950 in the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains of North Carolina. Sites Featured include the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, Blowing Rock, Asheville, Mount Mitchell, Chimney Rock, the Biltmore Estate, and the Cherokee Indian Reservation.
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Flat Rock, NC - Images of America
Item ID - 70516570

Flat Rock, North Carolina, is beautifully situated near the Continental Divide in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Flat Rock is known as "the Little Charleston of the Mountains," thanks to the pioneering Lowcountry settlers who flocked to the area after the Revolutionary War.
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