Biltmore-Oteen Bank Building
Why it's listed
Two stories tall and thin, with a wedge-shaped plan, this Georgian Revival commercial building stands at 12 Lodge Street in Biltmore Village near Asheville, North Carolina. It was constructed between 1925 and 1930, and its architect is unknown. The facade combines English bond brickwork with concrete detailing, Doric pilasters, and a range of classical ornament. The building dates from the years after the Vanderbilt era, when the growth of Asheville threatened to change the village's original character. Its design quality makes it one of only a few examples of 1920s architecture in the village, and it contributes strongly to the streetscape that visitors see today. Its significance rests on its craftsmanship and its role in documenting how the village developed after the Vanderbilt period.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the building is of high architectural quality and contributes significantly to the character of Biltmore Village. It is presented as an important example of construction after the Vanderbilt era, when growth from nearby Asheville threatened the village's original character. It is described as one of only a few well-executed 1920s architectural works in the village.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 79001673, listed November 15, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 12 Lodge St., Asheville |
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| County | Buncombe County |
| Listed | November 15, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79001673 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Georgian Revival |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 35.56765, -82.54273 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 79001673.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q17985911
- This listing as JSON
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