West Side Stories: West Asheville of the '50s and '60s with Robert Randolph

Program Type:

Community Collaboration, Educational, Local History/Genealogy

Age Group:

Adult
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Event Details

Discover the hidden histories of buildings along the 700 block of Haywood Road, from the Pure Oil Service Station (784 Haywood Road, now home to Universal Joint) to Grace Baptist Church (718 Haywood Road). 

Robert M. Randolph II, who grew up in West Asheville in the 1950s and 1960s, will share his memories and historical research about the years "when pharmacies and barber shops defined West Asheville." 

Library staff will share resources for researching historic buildings as well as information about how you can contribute to the archives.

This is a free, off-site walking tour. Participants should meet at 784 Haywood Road (Universal Joint) at 11am. Free street parking is available, or paid parking in the lot adjacent to UJ.

This event is presented as part of the West Asheville History Project, a partnership between the West Asheville Public Library and Buncombe County Special Collections. Learn more about the West Asheville History Project at https://westashevillehistory.org/