Pack Place History

A Dream Comes to Life	This article provides some basic history behind the creation of the Pack Place Education, Arts & Science Center under the vision of philanthropist Roger McGuire and the dedication of a community.
"Here is the Square. . . "	Step into Pack Place and take a walk through history. Made possible by the Vetust Study Club, the historical models located in the Grand Promenade of Pack Place trace the development of Asheville's Pack Square. Click for more information about this exhibit.
A Community Struggle to Save a Landmark	This article offers a brief history of the development of the YMI Cultural Center and some of the hurdles it has faced since its founding in 1892.
The Benefits of Moving	Explore the historical benefits of a centrally located Education, Arts & Science Center. This article features an aerial photo of the Pack Place site and an Asheville Citizen-Times cutout from 1992 about the Colburn's move into the center.
Hometown Tribute	A glance into commissioned tiles that adorn the interior of Pack Place.
Building a Perfect Theatre	The story behind the Diana Wortham Theatre.
Who Is?	Who is George Willis Pack? Who is Diana Wortham? Where did Pack Place come from? Find answers to these historical questions and more...
Construction Photos	Amaze yourself by sneaking a peek into the construction of the Pack Place Education, Arts & Science Center. Get a feel for the work that the "Pack Rats" put into this multi-million dollar project for the benefit of the community.
More Recent News. . .	Here we offer a quick, summarized "glimpse" into Pack Place year-by-year. The "newsletter-style" publication requires Adobe Acrobat Reader for downloads. Enjoy!

Special Thanks

This publication includes information gathered from the Pack Place archives, news articles and various communications. Special thanks to former Visitor Services Coordinator Lauren Abernethy, who wrote, "I decided that a flyer such as this would give our customers a little insight into the history of Pack Place. I hope you enjoy", for putting together this information.

Special Thanks

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Send mail to with questions or comments about this site. Copyright © 2004 Pack Place Education, Arts & Science Center Last modified: Friday, July 07, 2006 10:35 AM

Send mail to with questions or comments about this site.
Copyright © 2004 Pack Place Education, Arts & Science Center
Last modified: Friday, July 07, 2006 10:35 AM