Bethlehem in Grafton County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Site of Sinclair Hotel

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2017

1. Site of Sinclair Hotel Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 1857, John Sinclair a N.H. politician built a small, but well kept 8-10 room tavern and inn. In succeeding years, it was enlarged and enlarged again to a capacity of 350 guests. It was the second largest hotel in the area and boasted a huge porch that stretched the length of the hotel. U.S. Grant stayed at the Sinclair in 1869. The hotel burned down in 1978.

This plaque is a gift of the Honorable and Mrs. Peter W. Smith.

Erected by Bethlehem Redevelopment Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 44° 16.806′ N, 71° 41.278′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 302) and Agassiz Street (New Hampshire Route 142), on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Marker is located in the vacant lot at this intersection, under a town sign and near a gazebo. Marker is overlooking the site of the former Sinclair Hotel. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bethlehem NH 03574, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Town Building (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Sinclair Lodge (about 400 feet away); Jodo Karate (about 500 feet away); Angel of the Mountains (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fanny’s Little Playhouse (approx. 2.3 miles away); Frances Glessner Lee (approx. 2.3 miles away); Pierce Bridge (approx. 2.9 miles away); Alderbrook (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethlehem.

More about this marker. Marker is weathered and somewhat difficult to read.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The Sinclair Hotel

Also see . . . Sinclair Hotel. Bethlehem Heritage Society website entry:
During the modern era, the owners of the New Agassiz Hotel, Louis Michnoff and Dora Spiwack, purchased the Sinclair Hotel in 1937. The property now included the Sinclair Hotel, the Agassiz Hotel, and the adjoining Fairlawn Hotel. The Sinclair Hotel closed after the 1974 season, a victim of rising costs and declining reservations. The property and contents were sold at auction in 1976. The hotel was destroyed by fire on Oct. 24, 1978. (Submitted on April 17, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Site of Sinclair Hotel Marker (<i>tall view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2017

2. Site of Sinclair Hotel Marker (tall view)

Site of Sinclair Hotel image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2017

3. Site of Sinclair Hotel

White Mountain History website entry
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<i>The Sinclair, Bethlehem, White Mountains, N.H.</i> image. Click for full size.

circa 1915

4. The Sinclair, Bethlehem, White Mountains, N.H.

Agassiz Street Sign (<i>antique street sign at intersection and former hotel site</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2017

5. Agassiz Street Sign (antique street sign at intersection and former hotel site)

Bethlehem Centennial Drinking Fountain (<i>Main Street; west end of former Sinclair Hotel site</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2017

6. Bethlehem Centennial Drinking Fountain (Main Street; west end of former Sinclair Hotel site)

Bethlehem Centennial Drinking Fountain Inscription image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2017

7. Bethlehem Centennial Drinking Fountain Inscription

Bethlehem Centennial
1799 - 1899
presented by
George Theodore Cruft

Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 311 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4. submitted on April 17, 2018. 5. submitted on April 17, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 6, 7. submitted on April 18, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.