We find them to be an incredibly helpful bunch.C onstruction began on Nov. If you’re at all confused, ask anyone from Woolworth Walk for more information. To get to the lower floor though, you’ll need to go outside and around to the lower level door. You will likely enter from the top floor from the parking lot. This is what we learned: if you’re in a wheelchair you will be able to visit both floors of the gallery, however, there’s a bit a trick to it. – Prior to our trip, it was a challenge to find out if Woolworth Walk is handicap accessible. It was an honor just to visit and to imagine how many of those stories unfolded. History lovers will find it impossible to ignore the stories the old Woolworth building must have to tell. He still has plans to convert the third story of the 81-year-old building into 10,000 feet (ca. Scott Sirkin is not quite done with his Woolworth masterpiece. They serve wine and snacks, and invite visitors to view the art work. We were not there at the right time of month, and can’t help but think how much fun it would have been. Once a month Woolworth Walk presents an art opening, with a featured artist’s work displayed in the front studio, near the entrance. And, of course, we showed each other our purchases. We talked about the artists who impressed us most and the people we met while we were looking. It was fine though, because by the time we met for lunch we each had stories to tell.
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There were two full floors filled with artwork, meaning our group did not see each other for several hours. They become patrons, all because they take part in the Woolworth Walk. Speaking to other gallery visitors, we quickly gleaned that it is common to come back to buy more art from an artist whose work impresses them. Our group spread out, each with an interest in a different type of art, and each eager to find a new favorite artist. Their displays serve two purposes: to provide visitors with an up-close look at unique art, and to market and sell their work, so they can continue to do what they do best. Participating artists are independent licensees.
There’s glass work, metal, photography, apparel, pottery, fiber, painting, and locally handcrafted jewelry. In fact, it is Asheville’s largest local artist gallery, with displays eclectic enough to appeal to everyone. It’s where the work of more than 160 local artists is on display. Woolworth Walk is so much more than nostalgia, though. 18 a) of asbestos floor tiles, and reclaiming the familiar center stairwell. Fortunately, Sirkin persisted, and spent more than a year removing 19,000 square feet (ca. If he had been unable to, Woolworth Walk might have been little more than a pipe dream. We were told that Sirkin had to find a way to negotiate the termination of a 30-year lease between the previous owners of the building and Family Dollar. In fact, Sirkin went above and beyond to make certain that Woolworth Walk was as close to the original Woolworth store as possible (minus any health hazards). It needed people like Sirkin to come in and fight to restore it to its former glory. It was a sad, depressed shadow of its former self. If you’re able, picture downtown Asheville around the year 2,000. Much like other restorations we’ve visited in Asheville, no corners were cut in the Woolworth refurbishment. They also offer more modern fare, like black bean burgers. Today’s fountain serves many of the original menu items, like club sandwiches, BLTs, egg creams, and old-fashioned ice cream sodas. The 50s decor is a nice added touch, given the role local Woolworth stores played in that era. Wisely, owner Scott Sirkin ensured the fountain was built to look like the original Woolworth Luncheonette. What we adored about our visit was the sweet memories that came flooding back the moment we walked into the iconic Woolworth Soda Fountain. The original Woolworth store was established in 1938 and lovingly restored in 2001. Woolworth building in downtown Asheville, the Woolworth Walk is a blast from the past promoting the best of today’s local artists.
Everything about the nostalgic walk makes it a "must see." - The Local Expert Team It's a unique Asheville gallery that features local artists exclusively. Even if you never had the opportunity to sit in a Woolworth's diner and order an open-faced sandwich smothered in gravy, or peruse the isles for the perfect shade of nail polish or a new wrench, you will love Woolworth Walk.
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