June 19th 2023.
When Roy Harris drove into downtown Asheville in his grey Mustang in the early 1980s, he was overwhelmed by the beauty of the city. As he drove around, he noticed a stunning brick building on Market Street and quickly pulled over to get a closer look. He couldn't help but wonder what it was — and little did he know, it was a building with a long and impressive history.
The building Roy had stumbled upon was the YMI, also known as the Young Men's Institute Building. It had been built in the late 19th century as a hub of culture and education for the African-American community, and had been a source of great pride for the locals.
Roy was fascinated by the building, and he soon learned more about its history. He was touched by the stories of the people who had lived and worked in the building throughout the years, and it was then that he knew he wanted to make Asheville his home.
Since then, Roy has become a passionate member of the Asheville community. He is now an active supporter of the YMI and all that it stands for, and he is proud to be part of preserving such an important piece of local history.
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