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Guastavino’s architectural influence in Asheville
Posted on 09/03/2014 by Judy Ross
When Spanish architect Raphael Guastavino came to the U.S. in 1881, he already had a reputation for creating grand arches, domes, and vaults in Europe. Within a few years, his work caught the...
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Preserving History in Biltmore’s Italian Garden
Posted on 08/31/2014 by Sharon Bell
Filled with numerous varieties of exotic water lilies, tropical bananas, papyrus, and koi fish, the Italian Garden pays tribute to George Vanderbilt and Fredrick Law Olmsted’s vision each...
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Richard Sharp Smith’s architectural legacy in Western North Carolina
Posted on 08/27/2014 by Judy Ross
Tracing the spread of Biltmore’s architectural influence in Western North Carolina begins—naturally enough—with George Vanderbilt. He brought favorite family architect Richard...
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Cows and sheep and donkeys, oh my! Maintaining a working farm at Biltmore
Posted on 08/25/2014 by Judy Ross Comments(1)
The animals you see grazing when you drive through Biltmore are not just decorative—they play a major role in continuing George Vanderbilt’s vision of a self-sustaining, working estate....
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A thoughtful wine collector
Posted on 08/21/2014 by Jean Sexton Comments(2)
Taste and style were two hallmarks of George Vanderbilt’s life, and both are reflected throughout Biltmore—his private country estate in Asheville, North Carolina. Visually stunning...
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