Gothic Showoff
Asheville, North Carolina
2010
Read any introduction to downtown Asheville and one of the first things mentioned is that it is famous for its large collection of art-deco buildings. So it was surprising to see the neo-gothic Jackson building, complete with gargoyles on each corner, dominating the skyline. Built in the twenties, it was the first skyscraper in North Carolina (if a 14 story building can be considered a skyscraper anymore). It is also notable for being built on a tiny 27 foot by 60 foot lot. It’s diminutive size did not keep it from serving well as the set for the 1939 film version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
This is a great shot! The clouds make it! Wait…isn’t that the hunchback over there??? 🙂 I can definitely imagine him peering out from any of these nooks and crannies!
Thanks Kathy. I’ve seen that movie on TV before, but now I’m going to have to rent it and see if I can recognize the building.