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Henry
Clyde (Hank)
McDonald Jr.AIA

(1927–2003)

McDonald grew up and lived most of his life in Transylvania County NC. He served in the Navy during World War II. He studied architecture at Brevard College and Clemson. McDonald worked for Six Associates in Asheville before going on his own in 1953 with William H. O'Cain as O'Cain & McDonald. Later the firm was McDonald & Daniels, and by 1958 it was simply Henry Clyde McDonald. In 1967 he partnered with Samuel A. (Sam) Brewton. They focused on homes, schools, and commercial buildings in the Lake Toxaway and Cashiers area plus nine buildings at Brevard College and more than 40 churches. McDonald taught engineering at Brevard College and served as a visiting lecturer at Clemson University.

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Henry Clyde (Hank) McDonald Jr.
1951

The Walter Straus House

47 Grandview Avenue, (originally 210), Brevard, NC

Designed by McDonald while with O’Cain. Later sold to Joan C. and landscape architect Terry Barham; Joan remains the owner following Terry’s passing in 2024.

The Walter Straus House The Walter Straus House The Walter Straus House The Walter Straus House The Walter Straus House
1951

The Stricker House

97 Country Club Circle, Brevard NC

According to Marty Wainwright, all of the exterior stones were provided by Stricker for the architect. He drove to Tennessee in a dump truck to acquire the rock, driving truckloads back. When he was done, he sold the truck. The wood paneling in the living room and master bedroom were bartered payments from a patient. Sold to Mark Hazel. Sold to Henry and Catherine Garrett. Sold in 2013 to Marty Kizer and Michael Wainwright.

The Stricker House The Stricker House The Stricker House The Stricker House The Stricker House The Stricker House
1959

The Gilbert F. and Dovie Coan House

100 Turnpike Road, Brevard NC

Sold to David and Karen Cox.

The Gilbert F. and Dovie Coan House The Gilbert F. and Dovie Coan House
1961

The Gail Scott House

262 Joree Lane, Brevard NC

Original address was 11 Joree Lane. Guest house addition, 260 Joree Lane, built in 1970 for sister Lillian G. Scott. Deeded to Mary K. Scott and Lillian G. Scott. Sold in 1979 to Clarence and Mildred Knoche. Sold in 1989 to Robert W. and Jean F. Morgan. Deeded to Jean F. Morgan. Sold in 1992 to Mary and Steve Arnaudin.

The Gail Scott House The Gail Scott House The Gail Scott House The Gail Scott House
1964

The J. W. and Florence Simpson House

44 Briarwood Lane, Brevard NC

Built by L. E. Bagwell. Sold in 1988 to Ronald and Mary Castle. Sold in 1995 to John and Carol Johnson. Sold in 2001 to John and Amy Morrow. Sold in 2006 to Joyce Douglas. Sold in 2017 to Mark and Barbara Belli. Sold in 2020 to Julie and Christopher L. Mak.

The J. W. and Florence Simpson House The J. W. and Florence Simpson House The J. W. and Florence Simpson House
1966

The R. H. Wright House

145 Lake Point Drive, Lake Toxaway NC

Sold for the first time to Andrew and Lori Richman. Renovated and expanded in 1994 by architect Steve Arnaudin. Top three photos are pre-renovation; rest are post-renovation.

The R. H. Wright House The R. H. Wright House The R. H. Wright House The R. H. Wright House The R. H. Wright House The R. H. Wright House
1966

The John and Joan Mitchell House

19 Cameron Circle, Pisgah Forest NC

Designed with Sam Brewton. Built by L. E. Bagwell. Alterations and additions were later done by McDonald and Brewton. Sold in 1972 to Joel and Susan Townsend. Sold in 2017 to Philip and Mackenzie Henry. Sold in 2019 to Curtis and Kara Greenwood. Featured in Carolina Home + Gardent, December 2022. Sold in 2023 to B. H. Fryefield and T. G. Cox. Photos by Brooke Clark Studio.

The John and Joan Mitchell House The John and Joan Mitchell House The John and Joan Mitchell House The John and Joan Mitchell House The John and Joan Mitchell House
1966

The Tom and Dolly Walker House

1330 Fairway Drive, Lake Toxaway Estates, Lake Toxaway NC

Sold to Betsy and Jimmy Adams, still owners as of 2022.

The Tom and Dolly Walker House The Tom and Dolly Walker House The Tom and Dolly Walker House The Tom and Dolly Walker House The Tom and Dolly Walker House
1973

The Joyce and Richard Thomas House

425 Kentwood Lane, Pisgah Forest NC

Deeded in 1976 to Joyce Thomas. Sold in 1988 to Richard and Nancy Albyn. Sold in 2009 to Richard and Martha Mayberry.

The Joyce and Richard Thomas House
1984

The Edward W. Seese House

163 South East Shore Drive, Lake Toxaway NC

Built by Herbert B. Powell. Landscaping by Luther E. Smith. Sold in 1995 to Norma J. and Gerhard M. Freche. Sold in 2019 to Alexander MacKinnon III. Sold in 2022 to JRS Real Estate Partners LLC.

The Edward W. Seese House The Edward W. Seese House The Edward W. Seese House The Edward W. Seese House
Year unknown

The Bennett House

Caldwell Street, Brevard NC

The Bennett House

Sources include: Mack McDonald; Steve Arnaudin.