Vogler, William T., Cottage
Also known as: Locust Grove Cottage
Why it's listed
Built in 1908 and 1909 on a steep mountainside at Roaring Gap, this one and a half story frame cottage faces east over the Yadkin Valley. It has a wrap-around porch, yellow weatherboard walls, a standing seam tin roof, and Queen Anne influences such as a stained glass window and a turned-post staircase. William Theodore Vogler, a Winston-Salem jeweler and a founder of the Roaring Gap Summer Resort Company, supervised its construction. Vogler had also overseen the building of the first Roaring Gap Hotel in 1893. The house is regarded as one of only a few remaining houses from the resort's founding years and as a well-preserved example of early mountain resort architecture. Its interior, including chestnut beams, pine woodwork and hand-made furniture, is described as largely original. The listing reflects its association with the development of the resort, Vogler's role in its founding, and its craftsmanship.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the cottage is one of the few remaining houses from the Roaring Gap Summer Resort Company and the only one of the founders' houses still standing alongside the Hugh Chatham Cottage. It is presented as an early example of mountain resort recreation and as a well-preserved example of early 20th century resort architecture and local craftsmanship. Its link to Vogler, a founder who supervised the first Roaring Gap Hotel, is also cited.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 91001492, listed September 30, 1991. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | NC 1478 E side, approx. 1.3 mi. NE of US 21, Roaring Gap |
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| County | Alleghany County |
| Listed | September 30, 1991 |
| Reference number | 91001492 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1908-1926 |
| Architect / builder | Vogler, William Theodore (builder); Fogle Brothers Lumber Company (plans, probably) |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
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| Areas of significance | Entertainment/Recreation, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The cottage remains in the Vogler family and is described as having had only minor alterations, with the interior and furnishings largely intact. |
| Acreage | 2.2 |
| Coordinates | 36.40261, -80.96790 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 91001492.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q17560654
- This listing as JSON
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