Tall Pines Motor Inn, listed on the NRHP in Arkansas
Tall Pines Motor Inn is a motel featuring log cabins near Eureka Springs, Arkansas, operating since 1947. The original structures, built by Philip and Alice Nordquist, form a semicircle with a covered walkway connection, while the property now contains fourteen buildings with twenty-one rental units in various cabin and suite configurations.
The motel was founded in 1947 by Philip and Alice Nordquist, who relocated from Chicago and constructed the original log cabins during that period. In 1999, the seven original structures and the innkeeper's house were added to the National Register of Historic Places.
The name reflects the tall pine trees surrounding the property, connecting the place to its natural setting. The log cabin architecture embodies a mid-twentieth century desire to escape to simpler rural living, which appealed to travelers seeking respite from urban life.
The motel sits at the intersection of U.S. Route 62 and Pivot Rock Road, about a mile west of Eureka Springs, making it easy to locate. Accommodations feature modern conveniences like Wi-Fi and air conditioning in rustic cabins, plus a seasonal swimming pool and meal service options.
Founders Philip and Alice Nordquist were 70 and 58 years old respectively when they started this venture after moving from Chicago in 1947. Many guests are honeymooners or couples celebrating long anniversaries, with numerous visitors returning repeatedly over the years.
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