Jackson Building, Commercial building in Asheville, North Carolina.
The Jackson Building is a historic office tower in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, built in the Gothic Revival style with ornate stone detailing and a narrow, vertical form. It rises about 13 stories and stands at the corner of Pack Square, one of the main gathering points in the city.
The Jackson Building was completed in 1924 and was at that time the tallest building in North Carolina. It went up during a period of rapid growth for Asheville, reflecting the economic confidence of the city in the 1920s.
The Jackson Building was the first skyscraper in Asheville, and locals have long used it as a reference point when navigating the city center. Its Gothic-inspired stone details make it stand out among the other downtown buildings.
The building sits directly on Pack Square in downtown Asheville, within easy walking distance of many other points of interest in the area. Since it is an office building, public access inside is limited, but the exterior is easy to see and photograph from the square.
The Jackson Building was commissioned by a local developer named L.B. Jackson, who wanted to create a landmark that would signal Asheville's ambitions as a growing city. The architect used a steel frame construction that was unusual for the region at that time, which is part of what allowed the building to reach its height.
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