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The Pines Resort

Fallsburg, New York

This once sprawling resort now sits abandoned, filled with graffiti and vibrant colors from an era long passed.  

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The Pines Resort was constructed in 1933 in the Catskill region of New York complete with 400 rooms, an ice skating rink, indoor and outdoor pools, a theater, nightclub, poker rooms, and more. The entire resort covered some 96 acres. 

Despite these lavish offerings, the resort was forced to close in 1998 due to financial problems. Now it stands abandoned, with many of the ceilings collapsing due to immense water damage. Despite the rash of damages, most of the buildings are still standing. There have been rumors of active demolitions taking place across the site since 2011, however, this is not active year-round.  

Update as of March 2020: The campus is under nearby construction. Most buildings remain, however, none are accessible due to collapsed roofs.

Update as of October 2024: The hotel has had a large fire this month and one last year.

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As of October 2024, the hotel has burned twice and the safety of any remaining structure is questionable.

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