Description
This vintage postcard showcases a vibrant Pack Square and Patton Avenue in Asheville, North Carolina, brimming with activity including people, vehicles, and horse-drawn carriages. The scene features buildings in warm, earthy tones, with a fountain in the foreground supplied by water from Mount Mitchell. This charming view of Asheville dates to the 1920s.
Front Text (cleaned):
Pack Square and Patton Avenue, Asheville, N.C.
B. 394
Back Text (cleaned):
PACK SQUARE AND PATTON AVENUE
ASHEVILLE, N. C.
A-48243
GROVE POSTCARD
Pack Square in the center of Asheville comprises
life. The fountain in the foreground is supplied with water
brought from the slopes of Mount Mitchell, and contains
a large number of mountain trout. Battery Park Hotel (seen
above the buildings to the right) is on a hill.
1929
Sept 10/29—
You have probably returned to Ocean Grove.
I could remain—to enjoy the beauty and quiet.
I'm so glad you are feeling in better health—and
3 very delightful. We are having fine weather now—and the Grove is
greatly benefiting.
Wishing you a happy winter—
home. I trust you are.
Wilhelmina
Scott
Mrs. W. R. Stricklen
4820 Kenswick Road
Poland Park
Baltimore
Md.
