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2 hours ago in Asheville History, Local

Strangeville: Harry Gardiner, the ‘Human Fly’ Who Climbed Asheville’s Flat Iron Building

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Man in a suit hanging from a rooftop ledge, tipping his hat toward the camera as he balances on the edge (black-and-white historic photo).

A century before viral stunts, Harry Gardiner drew crowds to downtown Asheville by scaling the Flat Iron Building without ropes — part spectacle, part fundraiser and part civic promotion.

5 hours ago in Ask The Expert, Local, Metal Roofing & Siding Expert, Native Advertising

How to choose the right metal panel for your building project

Best Buy Metals explains why panel choice should be guided by building type, budget, roof design, visibility and long-term performance, not just by what looks good on another project.