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Mayview Manor was an elegant 138-room hotel built in Blowing Rock, North Carolina by Walter Alexander. The grand
hotel opened in 1921 and continued serving guests until 1966. Mayview Manor was constructed of pre-blight chestnut
wood and native fieldstone. It's exterior was covered with chestnut bark.
Mayview was considered a perfect getaway for the rich, and elegant entertainment and fine dining were a
hallmark of the hotel. For over 40 years the Boots and Saddles Ball, held during the week of the annual Blowing Rock Charity
Horse Show, was one of the most popular events at Mayview Manor.
After it's closure in 1966, Mayview Manor sat dignified and empty until it was demolished for a housing development in
1978.
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These photos were taken during the 1930s when my great-grandfather, John (Jack) Gordon Craft, leased
and managed Mayview Manor. I wanted to share these wonderful images with those who are interested. The building, that
was once called Mayview Manor, no longer exists but the memories, that are passed on from generation to generation, always
will.
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| John "Jack" Gordon Craft Sr. promoting Mayview Manor, 1930s |
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| Letter from Ben Ward, Editor, Southern Lumber Journal, Jacksonville, FL., 1930s |
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Photos taken while my great-grandfather, John Gordon Craft Sr., leased and managed Mayview Manor.
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