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.