Woodfin House

A ceramic replica of the Woodfin House honors Nicholas Woodfin, prominent lawyer and farmer, who built the place for his wife, Eliza Grace McDowell, in 1840. This rambling frame home, with its eight pillars, stood its ground (across the street) for 130 years, straight through Thomas Wolfe's short life (1900-1938). It became a tuberculosis clinic and, from the 20's to the 60's, Asheville's YMCA. (Rendering created by ceramic artist Elma Johnson.)