Description: Check out our store under the "Souvenirs & Memorabilia > U.S. > New York" category for other similar items and save on shipping! Estate sale find, original vintage Adirondacks Algonquin Hotel Travel Brochure Warren County Lake George New York 1920-30s. The Locust Grove House was first run by James H. Vandenburgh, but was owned by George Fish who opened the hotel in 1878. In 1900, the hotel was sold to Edgar Penfield, who renamed it The Algonquin. In 1914, a new manager started working there to which Mr. Penfield leased the hotel to due to his poor health. The hotel was advertised to hold 150 guests and had both hot and cold running water as well as first-class rooms. In 1936, The Algonquin was the headquarters for the 225 hydroplane class boats to race in the Gold Cup Races. A special 120’ dock was constructed in front of the hotel to house the racer boats. In 1947, the hotel was again sold to Erma Boyce and John Bennett. The hotel burned in 1959 as a result of arson. Edward Pitcairn was said to have set the hotel on fire because he wanted the tourists to leave so they could have the lake to themselves again. He later turned himself in. The hotel was never replaced after the fire, and the land was sold and subdivided. The item measures approximately 3.25" X 6.5" (Folded), approximate shipping weight 3 ounces. PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS - The item appears to be in overall Fair to Good Minus used condition, signs of wear, creases, fading, tears, chipping, sunning and age toning, soiling, stains, writing, no odors, please see images. (PH1-209)
Price: 39.56 USD
Location: Bakersfield, California
End Time: 2025-01-14T18:00:00.000Z
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Vintage Adirondacks Map Travel Brochure: Vintage Adirondacks Algonquin Hotel Brochure
State: New York
Handmade: No
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Type: Travel Brochure
