The Ringling estate was purchased by Arthur D. McAllister in 1925 and renamed Lake Swannanoa. Plans were created to develop a ritzy golf and country club, the original prospectus calling for elegant high society balls, and racial/ethnic restrictions.
The Ringling estate underwent a transformation in 1925 when Arthur D. McAllister purchased it and renamed it Lake Swannanoa. The project aimed to establish a luxurious golf and country club, but the initial plans included restrictive measures based on racial and ethnic categories.