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| Title | Blacksmith and Repair Garage (construction) |
| Date | 1941 |
| Description | Construction of Bluff Park Blacksmith and Repair Garage, near milepost 238.6, off of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Image taken from the National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway Headquarters and taken by "JEV" in 1941. |
| Commentary | Originally known as the Bluffs, Doughton Park was named after Congressman Robert L. Doughton, a long-time advocate and supporter of the parkway. |
| Location |
Location Name: Milepost 238 Parkway Milepost: 238.0
Latitude: 36.422705
Longitude: -81.138681 |
| Creator Individual | J.E.V. |
| Tags |
Alleghany County (N.C.)
Automobiles Blacksmiths Bluff Park (N.C.) Construction Doughton Park (N.C.) Garages Photographs Workers |
| Credit | Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway |
