Friday, September 19, 2025

Real Estate Investors from Florida, Philadelphia, Snapping Up Land Near Asheville, Sept. 19, 1925

Elk Mountain Land Sold for Big Price. . . Around $285,000 Paid by Florida and Philadelphia Capitalists—Another Big Deal

Asheville, Sept. 18—Plans fore the development of a tract of 315 acres of land on Elk mountain, about two miles from Asheville, were announced here today following the purchase of the tract at around $285,000 by Florida and Philadelphia capitalists. Around $500,000 will be expended on the development.

The purchasers are J.B. McGinley of West Palm Beach, Fla., and F.E. Masland and Horace Linton of Philadelphia. Mr. McGinley is a wealthy real estate dealer; Mr. Masland is a rug manufacturer.

A track of 2,000 acres on the Fairview road, about 15 miles from Asheville, was also sold today for $225,000. The property was bought by a Florida capitalist, who plans immediate development.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Sept. 19, 1925

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