Did You Know? Montreat was always intended to have a lake. The earliest map of the area indicates a “proposed lake” essentially where Lake Susan is now. The first
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Did You Know? In 1919, the Men’s Social Circle decided that they needed a place to meet, so out of their own pockets they paid for the construction of
Did You Know? “Grab your partner and circle up! Say Howdy to your partner; say Howdy to your neighbor. Now clasp hands and circle left! Everyone join in. Now
Did You Know? Many of us are familiar with the Girls’ Club (built in 1916) and the Boys’ Club (built in 1925), both constructed by MRA for youth activities.
Did You Know? Shortly after its founding in 1897 Montreat attracted both summer and permanent residents and became a location for summer conferences. By 1903 a simple wooden sign
IMAGES On Aug. 2, 1909, a dedication of the engraved rock was held celebrating the founding of Montreat in 1897. Left to right are: Judge James D. Murphy, John Alex
IMAGES Wood plank seating and worship area (1897). Dining tent and cooking area near stream (1897). In 1907, a tent conference was held by Methodists and Presbyterians at
IMAGES The same year Montreat was being founded, Huyler was running this 1897 Christmas Ad for his Bonbons. Huyler Advertising mirror circa the 1890s. Huyler’s Candy Factory, 18th
COMMERCIAL STORES Around 1900, the Montreat Publishing Company was started by printer Arthur R. Tipton and Montreat’s General Manager Weston R. Gales. Above is a 1903 ad run
Did You Know? In 1913, Dr. Robert Anderson, President of the Mountain Retreat Association, first proposed that Montreat establish a post-secondary school, noting that the Montreat Hotel and other