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THE VILLAGE OF PINEHURST Pinehurst Resort is actually located in The Village of Pinehurst, an historic village developed by James Walker Tufts in 1895. Much of what you see today still reflects the original design of Frederick Law Olmsted, who also designed New York’s Central Park. In 1996, The Village of Pinehurst was designated as a National Historic Landmark. While most think of Pinehurst as an iconic golf destination, The Village of Pinehurst actually preceded the first golf course in Pinehurst. Tufts originally envisioned The Village as a beautiful, healthful, New England-style village, where those suffering from respiratory and other ailments, could come with their families and friends, and recuperate in the land of abundant sunshine and what was thought to be the medicinal qualities of the pine-scented air. Pinehurst began when Tufts purchased 600 acres for roughly $1 an acre. Tufts wanted to create a village where people of all means could afford to visit. He knew their needs would be varied, so he decided to build an assortment of private cottages, rooming houses and hotels. By December of 1895, Tufts had built the Holly Inn and more than 25 cottages. By 1901, The Carolina Hotel and many other cottages had been built, along with department stores, a fire department and livery stable. Eventually market gardens, a laundry, poultry and dairy farms were completed. Most of the main buildings of The Village are still in existence and can be toured today. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GOLF FRONT HOMES OR CONDOS, CALL OR EMAIL US AND WE’LL BE GLAD TO HELP! [email protected] 910-692-0770