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| Title | Hare Mill Pond, scenic view |
| Date | August 22, 1936 |
| Description | Photograph shows a scenic view of Hare Mill Pond, buildings, road, and automobiles in section 2A of the Blue Ridge Parkway. |
| Commentary | Scenic view of Hare Mill Pond, road, and automobile on Blue Ridge Parkway. Hare Mill Pond is located at mile 225.2 in Alleghany County, NC. Picture taken on August 22, 1936 by W.D. Stanton. Picture from the North Carolina State Archives. In 1936, the Blue Ridge Parkway gained legislative authorization (becoming legal), making Hare Mill Pond and the roads around it part of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Although the Parkway was built through some beautiful glades, forests, and hills, the designers of the road tried to ensure that the final result of the Parkway created a pleasing view that complemented the surrounding nature. Landscaping surrounding the road softened curves, mirrored the lines of the land, and attempted to enhance the view as much as possible. Picture labeled "back form 455-25 over to right of road at Hare Mill Pond." |
| Location |
Location Name: Hare Mill Pond Parkway Milepost: 225.0
Latitude: 36.183092
Longitude: -81.610564 |
| Creator Individual | W.D. Stanton |
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Alleghany County (N.C.) Automobiles Bodies of water Farm buildings and land Hare Mill Pond (N.C.) Photographs Roads Scenery View of road |
| Credit | Courtesy of the North Carolina State Archives |
