Deep in the heart of the southern Appalachian Mountains lies Roan Mountain; the second-highest peak east of the Mississippi and home to one of the most breathtaking; naturally recurring phenomenon in the world: 600 acres of Catawba rhododendron that bloom each year in mid-June. In an effort to promote tourism and draw attention to this area; North Carolina and Tennessee joined together to form the Rhododendron Festival in 1946. As attendance increased; it soon became necessary for each state to hold a separate festival; and in 1952; the first North Carolina Rhododendron Festival took place. Since then; Bakersville; a village nestled at the base of Roan Mountain; has hosted the North Carolina Rhododendron Festival. Visitors and locals gather to pay homage to one of naturersquo;s most magnificent wonders. After nearly seven decades; the festival continues to hold the distinction of being among the oldest and most respected festivals in the Southeast; confirming its potential to endure as long as the mountain itself.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. it was a gift that was requested byBy Lorac Cit was a gift that was requested by gift0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good for study and relaxationBy AnneGood compilation of Sullivans writings.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Revised my view of a great architectBy Arch StudentSullivan was a great thinker fighting the customs of his time.Not something I would have said after taking my required survey courses in architectural history; but since reading some of the kindergarten chats my view of Sullivan has been much improved.We were mostly told that Sullivans only contribution worth mentioning was the famous quote "form follows function;" and his essay on tall buildings. Its a shame we werent given a true picture of Sullivans contributions.This book contains a strong argument directed toward architects of Sullivans day (early 1900s). To Sullivan; architects at the time largely worked within certain "styles" and they left little room for real creative thought. His argument to leave the styles to the past when they were still culturally relevant and move onward. This sort of thinking lead to the Modernist movement and toward our current built environment.His argument is still applicable however; when we find ourselves at another turn of the century and with the built environment running a little stale (with some stellar exceptions of course).Great read for the young architect and those interested in architecture.
