Pine Gables, Historic district in Lake Lure, North Carolina.
Pine Gables is a collection of log and frame buildings, small guest cabins, and structures scattered across wooded land near Lake Lure. The buildings date from different construction periods and sit at varying elevations across the property.
The original log structure dates to 1800 and underwent major rebuilding in 1924 to become a guest retreat. The property later housed administrative facilities and was expanded with new cabins in the following decades.
The place once drew visitors seeking rest near the water and mountains, reflecting how people traditionally used such retreats. The buildings show how rural hospitality evolved across different periods.
The site is accessible from the lake's edge and laid out for easy walking through the grounds. It helps to arrive by car since the buildings are spread across the property.
The property features three constructed ponds and a preserved section of the historic highway that once served the area. These features reveal how early development combined landscape engineering with access routes.
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