Buchanan Angel in Asheville

The historic Riverside Cemetery is located in the Montford Historic District of Asheville. It was founded in 1885 and planned as a garden style cemetery. 

The 87 acres of hillsides are filled with beautiful trees and shrub, and graves, beautiful sculptures and mausoleums. This cemetery is a resting place of many prominent citizens, including the famous authors Thomas Wolfe and O. Henry.

The Buchanan Angel is one of the most famous sculptures at this cemetery.

Tia angel was imported from Italy and was installed by W.O. Wolfe, father of Thomas.

The historic Highland Hospital in Montford, Asheville

 Asheville became well-known for psychiatric care with the opening of Highland Hospital in 1904; Highland Hospital enjoyed a national reputation. 

The historic Highland Hospital was located in Montford, in residential district in Asheville. 

Originally named "Dr. Carroll's Sanatorium" - it was founded by a famed psychiatrist 

Robert S. Carroll.

Homewood at 19 Zillicoa, the house of Dr.Carroll and his wife, Grace Potter Carrol

Highland Hall at 75 Zillicoa Street was built specifically for the Hospital. The psychiatric facility was located in this building. In a fire on the night of March 10, 1948 nine women died, among them was Zelda Fitzgerald, wife of F.Scott Fitzgerald.

Rumbaugh House, Zillicoa Street built in 1892 and it was consider as one of the greatest residence in the Montford area. The Administration for Highland Hospital was located in this building.

Cold and frosty morning

Christmas in Biltmore Estate in Asheville

Winter Garden

Banquet Hall

Library

Tapestry Gallery

Beautiful portrait of Edith Vanderbilt by Giovanni Boldini