Northampton in Hampshire County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Draper Hotel
Photographed By Marc Posner, March 17, 2024
1. Draper Hotel Marker
Draper Hotel
The first inn on this site was built by Asabel Pomeroy in 1792. Purchased by Oliver Warner in 1821 it became the Warner House, a celebrated stop on the Boston and Albany state route. It was here that the Marquis de Lafayette was welcomed in 1825 and addressed Northampton's citizens from the balcony.
When the Warner House burned in 1870, it was replaced by the Fitch Hotel, which later became the Mansion House and, finally, the Draper Hotel. Sadly, two thirds of the Draper were demolished in 1955, but the monogram "F" (for its builder "Fitch") remains to this day on the façade of the old building. In 1976-77 brothers Richard and Robert Abuza renovated the remaining portion of the Draper into apartments and offices preserving many of its 19th century elements and winning an Historic Northampton Preservation Award.
The current residents are proud to live in one of Northampton's landmarks, and still treasure the grand rooms, fireplaces, old hardwood floors, high ceilings and other fixtures of this great legacy. Today the Draper is managed by Icarus, Wheaten & Finch. We join you in celebrating Main Street's history.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce
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Location. 42° 19.076′ N, 72° 37.971′ W. Marker is in Northampton, Massachusetts, in Hampshire County. Marker is on Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9/10) east of Masonic Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 245 Main St, Northampton MA 01060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pulaski Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Upper Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Center (within shouting distance of this marker); West Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); USS Northampton (within shouting distance of this marker); Northampton Remembers (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); The Musante Mile (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northampton.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 5, 2023
2. The remnant of the Draper Hotel
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 4, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. 2. submitted on August 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
