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Historic condo suites in the Heart of Banner Elk. As we understand, this building was built in the 1920's, and was originally the VonCannon Lumber Company. Mr VonCannon was mayor of Banner Elk for quite some time, and his wife Willamina was a beloved school teacher. Their grandson still lives in the family home next door. The lumber company was later converted into a gymnasium either for Lees McRae College or the YMCA or both :-)
The main floor of the building is the original basketball court upon which the local residents were also invited to use for roller skating on Saturday nights. We also have evidence that Elvis may have been here escaping the world of celebrity life. About 18 years ago the building was converted into condominium style vacation suites, so now everyone can live the life of a celebrity on holiday :-) |