Community Rallies to Save 1909 Pedestrian Bridge on Beaucatcher Mountain

ASHEVILLE, NC — A century-old piece of local history is at the center of a growing preservation battle as residents from North Asheville and Weaverville unite to save the historic 1909 pedestrian bridge spanning Merrimon Avenue.The bridge, an under-appreciated landmark that has stood for over 115 years, is currently facing an uncertain future. Community advocates are raising the alarm that the structure, which serves as a vital pedestrian link, is in "rough shape" and risks being lost forever wi