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Helen's Barn 50th anniversary crowd
A crowd of people at Helen's Barn 50th anniversary. Image part of Susan Clarkson's family photos. -
Helen's Barn, 1932
Helen’s Barn was built in 1932 on four acres of land bought with the $2,000 received from the Carnegie Institute for the bravery of her husband, Charlie Wright. After his death in 1927, his widow—left with five children—decided to open a square dance hall. The barn was located in the heart of Highlands, on the corner of 1st and Main Streets, but burned suspiciously in 1934. Apparently, not everyone in Highlands appreciated the music, dance, and beer. -
Helen's Barn, 1934
Re-built in 1934, the new barn was constructed in the center of Helen’s four acre plot. For 50 years, the site served as a venue for local exhibition teams who danced several times a week at the request of summer visitors. Because there were no other public buildings, roller skating, auctions, plays, craft shows, and reunions were booked into the barn. -
Helen's Barn, 1980s
Color image of Helen's Barn taken in the 1980s. During this decade Helen's Barn would celebrate its 50th anniversary and close its doors for good. -
Henry Ossawa Tanner
Photo of African American artist Henry Ossawa Tanner taken by Fredrick Gutekunst. -
Henry Ossawa Tanner
Photographic image by Frederick Gutekunst of Henry Ossawa Tanner part of the Smithsonian Institute. -
Highlands Mountain Quartet
The Highlands String Quartet, ca. 1887 with (L to R) Frank Sheldon, Prof. Louis Zoellner, Truman Kelsey J., and Harlan Kelsey (the latter two are sons of town founder, Samuel Kelsey). The picture was taken in front of the Kelsey home. -
Highlands Patio Concert -- Jessica Allossery
Jessica Allossery, musician on patio stage at Foor residence in Highlands, NC playing a guitar and singing. -
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Kelsay trail
The trail that was used when Gus Baty fell from Fool's Rock. When Highlands was founded in 1875, there was no road to Whiteside Mountain. So in 1881 Samuel Kelsey began work on a wagon road that began at the north end of 5th Street and ended a quarter-mile from the top of Whiteside Mountain. Completed in 1883, the trail wound for 4½ miles through a forest lined with huge hemlocks. Photograph courtesy of Tammy Lowe.