1,916 Comments for The Pines Hotel

Ok now I'm positive my aunt sang on that stage too... been comparing photos with ones from when she was a "lounge act" in the 70s, touring resorts and hotels up in that area... tha over hert gold scalloped business is right over her head in one shot... wow, didn't expect that!! Waaay cool!

For what it's worth throwing my 2 cents into the souvenir debate, I once "salvaged" bits from an old, delapitated and very historic building here in Memphis (a brick from the garden and a large paint chip that were laying on the ground) when I sneaked in to photograph. It turned out the owners had never saved anything like these things and they ended up being the only articles of such left. I have preserved them with care and love and respect, saddened by the apathy for the incredible history this particular place held. When my daughter's older she'll have them and can do what she sees fit with them. Hopefully, she will get out of them what I and others do... the occasional moment of appreciation rememberance and curiosity. Not apathy or profit.

They close down a hotel and can't even rescue the frign plants?? Wow way ta give a crap.

Hadn't thought of these products in years...Mom always used a tilt top juice o matic to make OJ in the mornings...It was bulletproof!
Thanx for the link ,Lynn!

looks like a soap dispencer

Joey,
Yes I played for Mel a lot from my Buddy Rich days 1975 through 1978', and then every year through the 80s until 1989 when he would tour a bit or play Michaels Pub in NYC.

Joey,
Yes I played for Mel a lot from my Buddy Rich days 1975 through 1978', and then every year through the 80s until 1989 when he would tour a bit or play Michaels Pub in NYC.

T, it is sad that this place could not have used, as another hotel or even a nursing home. For such a grand place to sit & rot away, either by weather or because of vandals, is just sad.

Motts, any chance you'll check out a sister Catskill resort, Grossingers? Before it is gone too?

Slowly making my way through the site, gotta say it's great work! I love exploring old buildings. This shot reminds me of the movie poster for "The Thing."

Ah hahaha, hi, my name is mica, and just found this site in Feb. this year 2012 - (am sooo far behind) and came right into Manicomio, and got really scared, black page, go figure. Will remember date forever: a new world! Am not alone anymore!
(Was looking for abandoned old Russian churches.)
Yepp, am mos.def. addicted, and have started chain-smoking, too!
Am thankful, and very happy here! Have learned so much good stuff about just about every-and-any-thing.You guys are awesome, and i laugh a lot lot lot: Fun Every Day-style! Yes, may you ALL always be well is my daily wish. And Mr. Mott safe, too. Regards to all from Sweden.

You are The Man, Mr. Mott, amazing and awesome: have never even imagined anything like this! Much less seen. What stuff you find, and take a picture of, am so thankful! Extra plus for the ceiling above, too. May you always be well and safe is my wish.

Yes, that PH lamp "Kotte"; you can get a small one from Svenssons i Lammhult,, Sweden, in stainless steel for $ 8.653, still in fashion, liked and trendy. Don´t defend taking/stealing the light, but i do hope it is being taken care of and is loved and enjoyed, brightening a room up: it is huge! A very good shot.

So cool to find this blog. I spent many summers and school vacations at Sunnycroft from the mid 60's thru the early 70's. My mom ( divorced) and her friend Aina, also divorced, used to spend alot of time up there. Mike and Morty were the best. I remember so many of the names mentioned here. I remember Scotty's Bar Mitzvah ( I had an old pictured too) not sure if it survived my many moves. I remember Annette and one of her horses VO5! What a great rider, used to give me pointers all the time. I have some old pictures, I have to look for them. Really brings back alot of memories. I remember the dogs too, a great dane named Charm, a smaller one, I think Sammy and then barbara schnediers dobie, Storm! biggest baby everl. Ahh the good old days. thanks for the memories.

The black stuff looks really similar to pictures I had seen of the inside of a house after it had caught fire. There were things resembling huge black spiderwebs everywhere inside because of how the air was circulating or something, but I doubt this is actually the result of a fire, just reminds me of that.

Like many others, I've spent hours now looking at these photos and reading all of the comments.
Some of the comments brought tears to my eyes.. Seeing how many memories were here and how it was a few years ago..now learning it's being demolished.. So sad.

Thanks to everyone posting their memories and stories, it really made these pictures come to life.