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How to Make Money and Create Community with Monuments - Volume 1

Thomas Sayre Illustrates How a Community Went “Across the Grain” to Inspire Growth and Change

Exploring what happened when something BIG came to Lenoir, North Carolina

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, the city of Lenoir is notable for several reasons. Named after Revolutionary War hero General William Lenoir, the city would eventually develop a reputation as a world-class furniture and manufacturing hub while also assembling the largest collection of permanent public outdoor sculptures of […]

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Experiencing the History and Legacy of Asheville Along The Urban Trail

The Art and Attractions of the Urban Trail

The Asheville Urban Trail is a walking tour of downtown Asheville, North Carolina, but it’s one unlike any other walking tour in the world. The self-guided walking tour loops 1.7 miles along a course marked by 30 stations, each with pieces of art and/or bronze plaques that describe the station and illustrate the history of […]

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