Pinecrest Hotel, Old
Also known as Maharishi School of Vedic Science
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Pinecrest Hotel, Old
Pinecrest Hotel, Old, at 1609 S. Lake Lotela Dr., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 24, 2000. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals, as it does for 160 other Florida listings. The listing covers 2 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 99 MB · National Archives↗Finding Pinecrest Hotel, Old
1609 S. Lake Lotela Dr., Avon Park
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals.
Memories of Pinecrest Hotel, Old
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Questions about Pinecrest Hotel, Old
Is Pinecrest Hotel, Old on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 24, 2000 (Register number 00000266).
Is Pinecrest Hotel, Old a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Florida has 44 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Pinecrest Hotel, Old?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Pinecrest Hotel, Old?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 99 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77842542 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.