Douglas Ellington House

Douglas Ellington House Ellington’s Asheville buildings are a synthesis of styles. Elements of Art Deco can certainly be found in all of his buildings of the period.
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These arose from his education, his life of feeling, and his designing and artistic experiences.

03/14/2026

Sound on for serenity 🪷 Five places to visit in Asheville North Carolina:
1. Biltmore Estate
2. North Carolina Arboretum
3. Asheville City Hall
4. Blue Ridge Parkway
5. Flat Iron Hotel

Douglas Ellington House turns 100! We are excited to share our pieces from our collection will be returning from the an...
02/25/2026

Douglas Ellington House turns 100! We are excited to share our pieces from our collection will be returning from the and will be on display at . If you missed the exhibition you will have another opportunity to view these amazing pieces inside the Ellington House on May 3rd and May 24th 2026 for an exclusive tour celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the Douglas Ellington House. Inquire with to book your tickets. Space is limited.

About the previous exhibit:
Lasting Legacies shines a spotlight on the architectural work of Richard Sharp Smith, Albert Heath Carrier, and Douglas D. Ellington, highlighting the contributions of two of the city’s most prominent architectural firms to Asheville’s built environment and artistic spirit in the early decades of the 20th century. Alongside the featured architectural materials, the exhibition showcases the parallel revival of craft and decorative arts in Western North Carolina, showing how artistic dialogues crossed genres and found expression in everyday life.

Who was Douglas D. Ellington?A visionary architect who helped shape Asheville’s skyline in the early 20th century. His w...
02/01/2026

Who was Douglas D. Ellington?
A visionary architect who helped shape Asheville’s skyline in the early 20th century. His work defined the city as a center of bold American architecture, and his legacy continues to inspire preservation and design today.

02/01/2026
Lasting LegaciesArchitecture in Asheville by Richard Sharp Smith, Albert Heath Carrier, and Douglas D. EllingtonDates:Se...
08/16/2025

Lasting Legacies
Architecture in Asheville by Richard Sharp Smith, Albert Heath Carrier, and Douglas D. Ellington

Dates:
September 19, 2025 – January 18, 2026

Location:
Explore Asheville Exhibition Hall

Lasting Legacies shines a spotlight on the architectural work of Richard Sharp Smith, Albert Heath Carrier, and Douglas D. Ellington, highlighting the contributions of two of the city’s most prominent architectural firms to Asheville’s built environment and artistic spirit in the early decades of the 20th century.

Alongside the featured architectural materials, the exhibition showcases the parallel revival of craft and decorative arts in Western North Carolina, showing how artistic dialogues crossed genres and found expression in everyday life. This exhibition has received major support from The Ellington Family, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and Leigh Ann Hamon & Bruce Johnson.

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