Woolworth Building

The Asheville Woolworth Building is historically significant for its role in the Civil Rights Movement, being the site of one of the first lunch counter sit-ins in North Carolina.

Asheville, NC 28801

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Community memory · 1960s-present · Aug 7, 2026

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For decades, the Woolworth Building served as a bustling department store in downtown Asheville. The Woolworth's chain eventually closed many of its stores, including the Asheville location. In the early 2000s, the historic building was revitalized and reimagined as the Woolworth Walk, an art gallery. This transformation gave it a new purpose, ensuring its continued relevance as a community landmark.

Source: Woolworth Walk, official building and gallery history; The New York Times, reporting on Woolworth's U.S. store closures (1997)

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