The grandson of George Vanderbilt worked for decades to change his birthplace — once a crumbling, 250-room chateau — into a beloved Western North Carolina landmark.
Ralph Grizzle is the author of four books, including Remembering Charles Kuralt. He lives in Asheville and enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and frequent trips to the Biltmore Estate.
The grandson of George Vanderbilt worked for decades to change his birthplace — once a crumbling, 250-room chateau — into a beloved Western North Carolina landmark.
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