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Juneteenth Exhibit Backlit
The Juneteenth Exhibit highlights the names of people enslaved by the Vances and includes an audio tour with biographical information. It stands in front of the spray painted "Black Lives Matter" on the side of the Vance house in conversation…
Log-Raising Ceremony
Image from the Asheville Citizen Times, May 14, 1960. On-lookers gather for a log-raising ceremony on May 13, 1960, which included speeches from distinguished guests and the groundbreaking. The date was chosen because it was Zebulon Vance's birthday.…
"Vance Birthplace Restoration Starts"
Image in the Asheville Citizen-Times (1958) accompanying an article describing the process of dismantling the former structure prior to the reconstruction of the Vance family home. The article notes William W. Dodge of Six Associates as the architect…
Flooring in the Kitchen
Detail of the wood flooring in the kitchen of the reconstructed Vance family home. The flooring in this room is from the former structure, but it is unknown when the flooring was originally installed.
Sitting Room Paneling
Detail of the paneling in the sitting room of the reconstructed Vance family home. The paneling is from the former structure but it is unknown when the paneling was installed.
Staircase
The staircase in the reconstructed Vance family home, which was donated from the Hemphill house across the street from the current historic site.
Figure 4 "Dovetail or Box Corner"
Figure 4 "Dovetail or Box Corner" from "Building with Logs." "Building with Logs" was published in 1944 by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, and is considered a gold standard in cabin building. This diagram demonstrates how…
Figure 10 "Cutting Openings"
Figure 10 "Cutting Openings" from "Building with Logs." "Building with Logs" was published in 1944 by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, and is considered a gold standard in cabin building. This diagram demonstrates how to…
Man Making Shingles
A man treats shingles which will be attached to the roof of the reconstructed Vance family home. The shingles were machine cut and then treated with the same chemicals as the log siding.
Men Working on Second Story
Two men walk on what will be the floor of the second story of the reconstructed Vance family home. It appears that they are preparing the siding for the second story.