Name/Title
The Memphremagog HouseEntry/Object ID
2006.69.3Description
"The Memphremagog House", NewportArtwork Details
Medium
InkSubject
Memphremagog HouseSubject Place
City
NewportCounty
Orleans CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaContext
The Memphremagog House was built in stages over the course of about 40 years. Initially opened in 1830, the hotel reached its full capacity in 1870 with over 300 rooms, running water, steam heat, and gas lighting. For much of the second half of the 19th century, the hotel was a business and tourist anchor for the city of Newport.
The hotel, built immediately on the shore of Lake Memphremagog, had its own rail spur from the south and its own steamship line from the north. Visitors from around the northeast and Canada flocked to Newport in the summer to enjoy the amenities and activities available at the resort.
In 1907, sparks from a passing train, set the hotel on fire. Though valiant efforts of Vermont and Quebec firefighters kept the fire from spreading to the entire city, the hotel was a complete loss. Lieutenant Governor George Prouty helped lead the firefighting and the press relating to his actions that day was said to have propelled him into the Governorship.Acquisition
Accession
2006.69Source or Donor
Leach, Kenneth G.Acquisition Method
PurchaseLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PrintNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
23-1/4 inWidth
27-1/4 in