The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County

The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County Working to promote and protect the historic built environment of our community.
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Site visits will always be the best part of the job!Aaron Ernst from gave us an incredible look at the meticulous work ...
06/20/2026

Site visits will always be the best part of the job!

Aaron Ernst from gave us an incredible look at the meticulous work that his team has undertaken at the Basilica of St. Lawrence. They have gone to great lengths to preserve, protect, and restore Raphael Guastavino’s legacy in the historic church. We were blown away by their team’s dedication to the smallest details, from the stained glass in the oculus down to the mortar mix.

Thank you to their team for letting us tag along! We’ve never said no to a chance to wear a had hat 👷

06/19/2026

Rowan Coffee West has received a Griffin Award for Adaptive Reuse.

At Rowan Coffee West, the former auto shop’s historic features enhance the dining experience. The adaptive reuse of 785 Haywood Road is an example of a project where historic character is not just a consideration—it’s a cornerstone. Congratulations to their project team!

06/18/2026

Come Hell or High Water has received a Griffin Award in the category of Research, Education, and Publication.

Come Hell or High Water represents a diverse section of Western North Carolina residents through
stories, photographs, and other materials supplied by people of various ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
It also explores climate resilience, causes of the disaster, and ways communities can prepare for extreme climate events in the future. The project intends to create a pathway for reflection, healing, and the development of community memory.

Come Hell or High Water was launched in 2025 and continues to accept contributions. Thanks to the
project team’s efforts to catalogue accounts of Helene, the lived experiences of our community will reach
people around the world and into the future. Congratulations to their team!

06/17/2026

The Raoulwood Stable Cottage has received a Griffin Award for Rehabilitation.

The project team’s true dedication to preserving one of Asheville’s beautiful cultural landscapes makes the rehabilitation of the Raoulwood Stable Cottage a thrilling success. Congratulations!

06/16/2026

Ananda Hair Studio North has received a Griffin Award for Adaptive Reuse.

Historic churches are some of the most vulnerable buildings in Asheville’s architectural landscape, but the adaptive reuse of Ananda Hair Studio North proves that thinking outside the box can bring new life to the most complex projects. Congratulations to their team!

06/15/2026

Old Europe Pastries has received a Griffin Award for Rehabilitation.

The Old Europe Pastries team’s inventive rehabilitation of 18 Broadway Street treats the character of this historic building as an asset worth highlighting by allowing it to play a central role in the experiences of customers of this well-loved local business. Congratulations!

06/12/2026

The West Asheville History Museum has received a Griffin Award for Research, Publication, and Education.

Recognizing the need to document the history of Haywood Road and its environs, local historian Conda Painter established the West Asheville History Museum in 2020. Conda and the museum exhibit an inspiring commitment to the vital work of illuminating our community’s past. Congratulations!

06/11/2026

The Flat Iron Hotel has received a Griffin Award for Adaptive Reuse. The hotel, which opened in 2024, illustrates the vital role adaptive reuse can play in ensuring our city’s iconic historic buildings continue to define Asheville’s built environment for years to come. Congratulations to their project team!

06/04/2026

Mosaic Realty Office has received a Griffin Award for Rehabilitation.

Mosaic Realty’s rehabilitation of 46 Orchard Street is a stunning example of a vulnerable property transformed by thoughtful investment and skilled craftsmanship. Congratulations to their project team!

06/03/2026

The Montreat Stewards have received a Griffin Award for Stewardship. An important but often overlooked category, stewardship celebrates the long-term commitment to the care and upkeep of our historic places.

Congratulations to the Montreat Stewards for their unwavering support for preservation!

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324 Charlotte Street
Asheville, NC
28801

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+18282542343

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