Ellington’s Asheville Legacy Revealed

Asheville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Step into Asheville’s architectural past with a tour of five iconic buildings designed by celebrated local architect Douglas Ellington—each a testament to his visionary style that harmonized with nature and embraced art deco elegance. From the awe-inspiring circular sanctuary of First Baptist Church, complete with arrow-feather pews and a hand-crank chandelier, to the stone arches and Indigenous-inspired motifs of City Hall, every stop reveals Ellington’s thoughtful craftsmanship. Don’t miss the rare peek inside “Kells Castle,” where original charm meets eclectic updates, including a…