thumb|The Grand Bohemian Hotel, built in 2009 to match the area's historic architecture

thumb|[[Cathedral of All Souls undergoing renovation]]

Biltmore Village, formerly Best, is a small village that is now entirely in the city limits of Asheville, North Carolina. It is adjacent to the main entrance of the Biltmore Estate, built by George W. Vanderbilt, one of the heirs to the Vanderbilt family fortune. Once known as the town of Best, Vanderbilt created this village as a "company town" for the estate workers.

Historic floods

In July 1916, Biltmore Village was flooded by up to nine feet of water during the Great Flood of 1916.

In September 2024, Biltmore Village was flooded by up to six feet of water from the Swannanoa River during Hurricane Helene.

Building Standards

Biltmore Village enforces rigorous standards for new construction and the restoration of existing buildings to preserve historical authenticity. Consequently, even corporate buildings, such as McDonald's, were required to be altered to comply with Biltmore Village's guidelines . However, these standards have been cited as a factor contributing to a slower post-Helene reconstruction process in the area, due to the time required to secure professionals qualified to meet the historic village's requirements.

See also

  • Biltmore Village Cottage District
  • Biltmore Village Cottages
  • Biltmore Village Commercial Buildings

References

  • Biltmore Village Historic Museum
  • Historic Biltmore Village
  • All Souls Cathedral
  • Asheville, North Carolina, a National Park Service Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary