172 S. Charlotte St.

WHAT TO DO: Once part of Asheville’s East End community, the property located at 172 and 174 S. Charlotte Street was purchased by the city in the 1970s through urban renewal. Now, the land is under contract to be sold to White Labs, despite opposition from residents and activists. Photo courtesy of the city of Asheville

You’ve driven by it 100 times but never looked twice, and that’s probably because the address has long been used for purposes that aren’t public-facing. Since it was constructed in 1924, the building at 172 S. Charlotte St. has been used as:

  • Equestrian stables for law enforcement
  • A tobacco warehouse
  • A maintenance garage for city vehicles, including garbage trucks
  • And most recently, a storage site for city maintence and office overflow
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About Thom O'Hearn
Thom O’Hearn is a writer, book editor and homebrewer. Twitter: @thomohearn

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