Proximity Park Historic District, Asheville

Name: Proximity Park Historic District
Address: Asheville, United States

#103 among attractions in Asheville

Neighbourhood, Colonial revival architecture

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Proximity Park Historic District is a national historic district located at Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 62 contributing buildings and 1 contributing site in a predominantly residential section of Asheville. The district was largely developed in early-20th century, and includes representative examples of Colonial Revival, Mission Revival, and Bungalow style dwellings. Located in the district is the separately listed St. Mary's Church and rectory designed by architect Richard Sharp Smith. ()

Coordinates: 35°36'52"N, 82°32'33"W

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Grove Park- SunsetAsheville United States

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Day trips

Proximity Park Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Omni Grove Park Inn, Basilica of St. Lawrence, Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, Thomas Wolfe House.

0.4 miN
Reportedly haunted, Golf, Spa
The Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville
11 min walk • Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, The Omni Grove Park Inn stands as a grand testament to early 20th-century resort elegance. This historic hotel, renowned for its unique charm and spectacular views, has been welcoming guests since 1913.
1.4 miSW
Reportedly haunted, Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Basilica of St. Lawrence, Asheville
36 min walk • The Minor Basilica of St. Lawrence the Deacon & Martyr is a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, United States.
1.3 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, Asheville
34 min walk • The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center is an exhibition and performance space and resource center located at 120 College Street on Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville, North Carolina dedicated to preserving and continuing the legacy of educational and artistic innovations of Black Mountain College.
1.2 miS
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Thomas Wolfe House, Asheville
32 min walk • The Thomas Wolfe House, also known as the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, is a state historic site, historic house and museum located at 52 North Market Street in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. The American author Thomas Wolfe lived in the home during his boyhood.
1.1 miS
Church
First Baptist Church, Asheville
29 min walk • First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church located at Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was designed by architect Douglas Ellington and built in 1925–1927.
0.7 miS
Nature, Mountain
Beaucatcher Mountain, Asheville
18 min walk • Beaucatcher Mountain is located in a portion of the Appalachian Mountain Range known as the Great Craggy Mountains, in Asheville, North Carolina. Its name was said to have been coined in the mid-1800s by James W.
1.2 miSW
Temple, Event space, Theater
Masonic Temple, Asheville
32 min walk • The Asheville Masonic Temple is a Masonic Temple located in Asheville, North Carolina. Designed by British American architect and Freemason Richard Sharp Smith, the building was opened in April 1915.
1.1 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Asheville
28 min walk • St. Luke's Episcopal Church is an historic Carpenter Gothic–style Episcopal church building located at 219 Chunn's Cove Road, in the Chunn's Cove neighborhood of Asheville, North Carolina. Built in 1894 at a cost of $728, St. Luke's was designed by E. J. Armstrong, a member of the congregation.
1.4 miSW
Library
Pack Memorial Library, Asheville
36 min walk • Pack Memorial Library is a public library located in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. It is the main branch of the Buncombe County Public Library System.
1.4 miSW
35°35'51"N • 82°33'19"W
Asheville Symphony, Asheville
35 min walk • Concerts and shows, Universities and schools
0.5 miN
35°37'19"N • 82°32'39"W
Grovewood Village, Asheville
14 min walk • Museum, History museum, Historical place

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Proximity Park Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Dr. Carl V. Reynolds House, Asheville (1 min walk), Sunset Terrace Historic District, Asheville (4 min walk), St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Asheville (8 min walk), Grove Park Historic District, Asheville (9 min walk).

How to get to Proximity Park Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Proximity Park Historic District:

Bus

Asheville Bus Station (31 min walk)