Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge, MA/USA
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The Red Lion Inn is the most impressive building in Stockbridge, MA. It was establishe in 1773 and has been operated as an inn since.
Waymark Code: WM8JBH
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2010
Views: 5
Around 1773 Anna and Silas Bingham opened a general store in Stockbridge on the road connecting Boston and Albany.
In 1786, Stockbridge became the headquarters of the "Shays Rebellion".
In 1862, Charles H. Plumb and his wife Mert bought the Inn and began a ninety-year family management dynasty. In 1893 the Inn's operation was taken over by nephew Allen T. Treadway, aided by James H. Punderson, whose daughter Molly became the the third wife of Norman Rockwell.
on August 31, 1896 there was a fire that almost destroyed the hotel. It was restored and reopened April 30 1897.
In November 1968 the Inn was slated for destruction to make room for a gas station. It was rescued by John and Jane Fitzpatrick, the founders of Country Curtains.
On May 29,1969 The Red Lion Inn was opened for year-round business.
There are two lion statues at the front door of the Inn.
Name of the Hotel: Red Lion Inn
Address:
30 Main Street
P. O. Box 954
Stockbridge MA 01262-0954
Number of Rooms: 108
Height in floors: 4
Hotel Rating: ***
Hotel since: 01/01/1773
Date Building was built: 01/01/1773
First use of building:
Stagecoach Stop, Tavern, Inn
Historic Hotel (Historic Building, National Monument or similar): yes
Urban Hotel (located in a village or town): yes
Mountains Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): yes
Beachs Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): yes
Historic Place nearby (Unesco or National monument/site less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): yes
Major Pilgrimage Place Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil. Consider any religion).: yes
Hotel website (if available): [Web Link]
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