by John Senechal | Feb 24, 2023 | Timeline Stories
“It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.” J. R. R. Tolkien, The Hobbit Jen Sparks walked across the street with a spring in her step. She imagined she had dragon’s wings, and they spread as she turned and...
by John Senechal | Oct 26, 2022 | Timeline Stories
After this picture was taken, the rest of the railroad bridge fell into the flood waters. “I don’t know what to do.” Martha said to Jan. “Well, you have to go back. That much you know already. Doesn’t a lot depend on how Randall reacts?” Jan’s eyebrows were lowered...
by John Senechal | Oct 11, 2022 | Timeline Stories
The Evolution From Historic Boarding House to Affordable Housing KEVIN SPARGO PHOTOS In 2001, I took on a rehab project that featured energy retrofits, historic restoration, and affordable housing. At the time, the building at 100 Biltmore Ave. was falling apart and...
by John Senechal | Oct 7, 2022 | Timeline Stories
When I opened the front door, the stench knocked me back outside. It was like the time a raccoon died in the crawl space under my house. I called inside for my father, but the house was too quiet. I had planned this trip from Vermont to Asheville to visit my...
by John Senechal | Sep 13, 2022 | Timeline Stories
The Benefits of Efficiency Upgrades on Mature Buildings The building was tired, but the ‘bones’ were good. In 2001, the Gray Rock Inn at 100 Biltmore Ave, Asheville NC was in bad shape with a leaking roof, termite damage, and falling plaster. It fronted...
