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Black Mountain College Historic District

Black Mountain, North Carolina • Buncombe County

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About This Property

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Black Mountain College Historic District in Black Mountain, North Carolina, was a progressive educational institution that fostered experimental approaches to art, literature, and education from 1933 to 1957. Its campus featured innovative modernist architecture designed by notable figures.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
586.9
Listed Date
10/5/1982
Other Names
Camp Rockmont

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Art; Literature; Education; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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