Hyde's Hotel facts for kids
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Hyde's Hotel
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The main manor house in 2010
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 Location in Vermont
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| Location | VT 30, Sudbury, Vermont |
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| Area | 100 acres (40 ha) |
| Built | 1865 |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 80000340 |
| Added to NRHP | April 11, 1980 |
Hyde's Hotel, also known as Hyde Manor, was once a very popular summer resort in Sudbury, Vermont. It was located on Vermont Route 30. The main building of the hotel was built in 1865. Today, the old hotel buildings are falling apart and some parts have even collapsed. This historic property was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
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What is Hyde Manor Like?
Hyde Manor is found on the east side of Vermont Route 30. It is about 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Sudbury's town center. Trees now hide the hotel from the road. But long ago, guests could enjoy amazing views of the valley to the west. The property covers about 100 acres (40 hectares) of land. It includes many buildings, mostly from the 1800s, that are now in poor condition.
The Main Hotel Building
The main building of Hyde Manor is a large, four-story wooden structure. It was built in the Italianate style, which was popular in the 1800s. This style often features decorative brackets and tall windows. The most striking part of the hotel is its tall, square tower. This tower sticks out from the front of the building and is five stories high. It has a hip roof supported by brackets, which are decorative supports.
A Look Back at Hyde Manor's History
The story of Hyde Manor began in the early 1800s. Back then, it was a tavern and a stop for stagecoaches. The road it was on was a main route between Albany, New York, and Montreal.
From Tavern to Resort
Around 1801, a man named Pitt Hyde bought the existing tavern. He made the place bigger. The property was special because it had a mineral spring. People believed the water from this spring could help them feel better.
In 1861, the main building burned down. Pitt Hyde's son, James K. Hyde, then built the main hotel building that we see today. The resort kept growing under Aruna Hyde. He added many fun things for guests to do. These included a bowling alley and a dance hall. In 1909, a nine-hole golf course was added. Famous golf designers Horace Rawlins and George Sargent created it.
The End of an Era
After the two World Wars in the 20th century, people's vacation habits changed. The hotel started to lose its popularity. The Hyde family sold the property in 1962. Hyde Manor officially closed its doors in 1973. Even after it closed, water from its special spring was still bottled and sold. Today, the entire complex is empty and in very bad shape.
