Southern Appalachian Digital Collections

Western Carolina University (20) View all

Silver Springs

  • wcu_travel-160.jp2
  • This illustration from Wilbur G. Zeigler and Ben S. Grosscup's late 19th century travel narrative, 'Heart of the Alleghanies'� (p. 173), is captioned, 'Silver Springs. Property of Hon. J. L. Henry.' An advertisement in the book lists the 'Silver Springs Hotel. J.L. Henry, Esq., Proprietor. (On the West side of the French Broad, near the Asheville Depot.). This Hotel possess all the conveniences and advantages of a suburban location, and complete appointments. The verandas afford pleasing views in every direction. Within the large lawn are several mineral springs - Iron, Sulphur, and Magnesia' (p. 377).