Louis Asbury
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Louis Asbury
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Louis Asbury standing beside Myers Park Methodist Church
As a founding member, Louis Asbury had a personal connection to Myers Park Methodist Church. The first meeting of the church was held at his architectural firm. He was a lifelong member and his funeral was held there in 1975.
American Institute of Architects Charlotte Chapter Barbecue
The barbecue was part of the Nineteenth Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. C. C. Hook is the third man from the left in the light coat holding one hand in the air. Louis Asbury was also in…
Louis Asbury
Louis Asbury was one of the first professional architects in Charlotte. He was a graduate of Trinity College (now Duke University) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is most known for his Neo Classical designs, such as the Mecklenburg…
First National Bank Building
When the First National Bank Building opened in 1929 it was the tallest building in the Carolinas. It is designed in the Neoclassical style. The First National Bank Building became the foundation for banking buildings to dominate the Charlotte…
Mayfair Hotel
Completed in 1929, the Mayfair Hotel was by no means the largest hotel in Charlotte. However, it was considered one of the most elegant. It is designed in the Neoclassical design with a balcony on the top floor that is part of its penthouse suite. …
Certificate of Award for the Mecklenburg County Courthouse
Certificate of Award from the The North Carolina Chapter of The American Institute of Architects for the Mecklenburg County Courthouse. It was presented to Louis Asbury.
Mecklenburg County Courthouse
The Mecklenburg County Courthouse is one of the only historic public buildings remaining in center city Charlotte.
Mecklenburg County Courthouse
In the early twentieth century, the Neoclassical design was a popular choice for public buildings such as the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.
Mecklenburg County Courthouse
The Mecklenburg County Courthouse was completed in January of 1928. Asbury designed the courthouse in the Neoclassical style which was very popular for civic buildings in the early 20th century. This design reflects the growth of Charlotte as a…
Charles P. Moody House
Charles P. Moody commissioned Louis Asbury, his nephew, in 1913 to build a house in the new suburb of Myers Park. This Georgian Revival house is one of the oldest in the Myers Park neighborhood.