Morgan House Inn - Lee, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member GAGELSIE
N 42° 18.308 W 073° 14.958
18T E 644296 N 4685139
The Morgan House Inn and Restaraunt has been the host to many famous people including a President of the United States.
Waymark Code: WM8KAF
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/13/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member manchanegra
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The Morgan House was a private residence for Esquire William Porter and his family. Edwin Morgan, the first settler of the city of Springfield,enlarged this home in 1855 and opened its doors to visitors arriving on incoming stagecoaches. Thus, began the long and illustrious history of The Morgan House Inn. Mary Morgan Jones and Charles Morgan, Edwin's daughter and youngest son, carried on the family tradition, providing a comfortable rest stop for weary travelers and their horses.

The hospitality and comfort of the Morgan House has been enjoyed by many guests, including the likes of Ulysses S Grant and George Bernard Shaw. President Cleveland became so fond of Lee and The Morgan House that during his last year in office he hosted the 1895 summer army games in the nearby village of Tyringham. Famous archeologist Rob Titus, who first opened King Tut's Tomb, held his annual Raccoon Hunting Banquets at the Morgan House.

The lore of the Morgan House deepened not only as a result of events in time such as prohibition, but also with each respective change in ownership. From 1913 to 1970 the Morgan House was owned by members of the Shields family. James Shields was succeeded by his daughter, Maria Shields, and her husband Earl Perot. From 1970 to the present, owners such as Allan Werring, Maria Cole (widow of Nat King Cole), Beth and Bill Orford, Kim and Wes Bookstaver and Michael and Connie Diggins have created a piece of history here at the Inn.

Your innkeepers, Jim and Pam Loring are life-long Lee residents. Their children, Allison and Drew are six generation Lee residents. Drew, a recent graduate of Westfield State College, will be assisting his parents in the operation of the business. Allison is living and working in New York City. The goal of the Lorings and their staff is to continue the long tradition of excellence in hospitality and dining. They extend to you a warm welcome.

Courtesy Morgan House Inn and Restaraunt
Created by Danielle Tyer
Name of the Hotel: The Morgan House

Address:
33 Main Street Lee, MA 01238


Number of Rooms: 10

Height in floors: 3

Hotel since: 01/01/1855

Date Building was built: 01/01/1817

First use of building:
Family residence of Esquire William Porter and family


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]

Hotel Rating: Not listed

Historic Hotel (Historic Building, National Monument or similar): Not Listed

Urban Hotel (located in a village or town): Not Listed

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