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or the entire season, while some stayed a few days on their
way to the Mount Washington Hotel (1901). Former Governor
John L. Bates of Massachusetts “considers no summer complete without a visit to the Intervale House,” staying about 10
days with friends and family.
In 1887, the Mudgetts continued to improve the hotel,
adding a new office, a lobby, a telegraph room, a billiards
room, improved sanitary facilities, and many large fireplaces.
The large ballroom hosted its own orchestra, which played for
guests during dinner—and for dancing later in the evening.
Bell boys in red jackets and maître d’s helped add to the grand
and stylish feeling of staying at the house. The final addition
to the hotel was attached at a right angle around 1888-89,
which provided 20 more rooms for guests. A larger parlor,
children’s dining room, and a spacious dining room that could
seat 200 guests were also added. The ceilings in these rooms
were all beautifully frescoed, and all the other rooms were
painted, including the exterior. All the rooms were light and
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In 1887, the Mudgetts continued to improve
the hotel, adding a new o昀케ce, a lobby, a
telegraph room, a billiards room, improved
sanitary facilities, and many large 昀椀replaces.
The large ballroom hosted its own orchestra,
which played for guests during dinner—and
for dancing later in the evening.
airy, finished in hardwood and rich furnishings. The hotel
was also self-sustaining, with its own farm and spring water
supply, bringing fresh food and water to guests.
Along with its new, large rooms and updated amenities,
the Intervale House also had outer cottages that could provide
an escape from the hustle and bustle of the hotel. There were
stables and carriage houses on the property, some of the
finest in the area. There were two stagecoaches for the hotel,
which many summer guests relied on for transportation
around town. There were also grounds dedicated to croquet,
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