Lake Luzerne in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Wayside Inn
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 30, 2019
1. The Wayside Inn Marker
Victorian Gothic built 1869-1938. Built by Col. Benjamin C. Butler. Famous guests: President U.S. Grant, Astors, Vanderbilts, Pullmans
Erected by Town of Lake Luzerne.
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 1869.
Location. 43° 19.318′ N, 73° 50.307′ W. Marker is in Lake Luzerne, New York, in Warren County. It is at the intersection of Mill Street and Lake Avenue (State Highway 9N), on the left when traveling east on Mill Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lake Luzerne NY 12846, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Capital District. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Warren County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Wood Pulp Grinder (about 400 feet away); Garnar Tannery (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Marys Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jessup's Patent (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Wilderness/ Lake Luzerne (approx. Ό mile away); Church of Infant Jesus (approx. Ό mile away); First Methodist (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Luzerne.
Regarding Site of Wayside Inn. This isn't the famous Benjamin
this page online
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 2, 2016
2. Site of Wayside Inn Marker
via North County Public Radio, 1870
3. Wayside Inn
The Wayside Inn was built in 1869. Guests are posed on the second floor porch, and employees are posed on the ground level. Little girl in carriage pulled by a team of goats outside the gate. Circa 1870-1880. Lake Luzerne in Warren County. Photographer was Seneca Ray Stoddard.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 30, 2019
4. Park across the street
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 30, 2019
5. Old Mill Park
Dedicated to the memory of Albrecht Pagenstencher, pioneer in the wood pulp industry in the United States. Given to the Town of Lake Luzerne by his duaghter Helene Padenstencher Smidt, 1940
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 30, 2019
6. Mill Park Memorial
Erected and dedicated in memory of all who have served and to those whogave their lives in the service of our Country in all her conflicts. -- The Citizens of the Town of Luzerne
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 30, 2019
7. War Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 1,305 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 3, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2. submitted on November 16, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 3. submitted on October 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on April 3, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 4, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
