Sawyer Motor Company Building
The Sawyer Motor Company Building is a four-story commercial structure built in 1925, constructed of brick with cast concrete decorative trim. Its internal steel frame provided strength and allowed for tall walls with large windows that once displayed automobiles for sale and repair services.
The building was constructed in 1925 during the automobile boom when car sales and repair became new commercial ventures in Asheville. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, recognizing its importance in the city's early commercial development.
The building represents how the automobile became central to Asheville's growth and daily life in the 1920s. Its presence on the streetscape reflects the shift toward car-based commerce and transportation in that era.
The structure is located at 100 Coxe Avenue and is readily visible from the street, making it easy to observe its brick and concrete exterior. Its position near other historic sites in Asheville makes it a natural stop when exploring the downtown area on foot.
The interior was designed to be functional and spacious, with large windows that displayed cars while also opening the view outward for customers. This design reflected how progressive automobile dealers in the 1920s were intentional about attracting buyers through visible storefronts.
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