Primitive Pine Mantel, 69.5" Wide x 52" Tall, Civil War Era Historic Inn Salvage

This primitive pine mantel was salvaged from the historic Cascades Inn in Healing Springs, Virginia. The hotel, built in 1850, was a property of the nearby Homestead Resort and was once used as a Confederate hospital during the Civil War.

The 69.5 inch wide x 51.75 inch tall mantel features a 46.75" wide x 34.5" tall firebox. The pine mantel features clean, classic lines and a 9.5" deep shelf with rounded corners.

Condition: Good salvaged condition, showing expected surface scuffs, scratches and paint loss. Some splintering is present along the bottom of each plinth.

History: This mantel was salvaged from Cascades Inn in Healing Springs, Virginia. This historic inn was comprised of a hotel built in 1850, with various renovations taking place in the early 1900's, and a motel built around the 1950's. During the civil war, the hotel was used as a hospital for sick soldiers. The Inn was also used as a storage location for various fixtures such as furniture and plumbing from the nearby Homestead resort.
The Cascades Inn and items from it are featured on Season 11, Episode 10, of the DIY Network show, "Salvage Dawgs".

Weight: 86 lbs.
Item Measurements: 9.5(L) x 69.5(W) x 51.75(H)
Firebox: 46.75(W) x 34.5(H)