James Madison Chiles and Leah Chiles House

Contributors:

Ronald Greene, architect

Dates:

1922-1926

Location:

Asheville, Buncombe County

Street Address:

21 Chiles Ave.

Status:

Standing

Type:

Residential

Note:

The large, richly detailed villa in exotic Spanish-inspired style was built for the developer of the Kenilworth suburb and his wife, Leah, who became an important local leader, including as Asheville’s first female mayor. After years of decay, the house has been restored to its original grandeur in a project that won a local preservation award.