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| Title | Construction of Craggy Gardens Visitor Center |
| Date | August 1955 |
| Description | Photograph shows construction materials, a small building, and automobiles at the construction site for the Craggy Gardens Visitor Center in section 2P of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Taken by Robert E. Howe in August 1955. |
| Commentary | This picture shows a unique angle of the Craggy Gardens Visitor Center, which was constructed in 1955. This section of the Blue Ridge Parkway was temporarily closed in recent years while part of the wall was being reconstructed. The photocard metadata indicates the location as Oteen, which is a small area located to the east of Asheville and approximately 16 miles away from Craggy Gardens. |
| Location |
Location Name: Craggy Gardens Visitor Center Parkway Milepost: 364.0
Latitude: 35.700172
Longitude: -82.379606 |
| Creator Individual | Robert E. Howe |
| Tags |
Automobiles
Building Construction Craggy Gardens Visitor Center (N.C.) Photographs |
| Credit | Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway |
