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Wednesday, May 27, 2015 / Published in Architecture, Buildings, Events, Local History, New Donations

Brown Bag Lunch “Hungry for History” Attendees Learn about Rafael Guastavino’s Life & Family

Local Asheville residents are hungry for history. Eighty-three people gathered in the Lord Auditorium, Pack Memorial Library to hear new research about the life and family of Rafael Guastavino (1842-1908), the renowned Spanish architect known for his vaults and domes. Guastavino came to Asheville in 1894 for the construction of the Biltmore Estate. He purchased 1,000 acres near Black Mountain for his home,
Albert CzarneckiAshevilleBasilica of St. LawrenceDiane WrightJohn TomsLori DoerrRafael Guastavino

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