Bethlehem in Grafton County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
The Sinclair
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2025
1. The Sinclair Marker
The Sinclair was built in 1856 by John Sinclair and became a small tavern in 1865 with 10 rooms. It had five additions in its lifetime and became the second largest hotel in Bethlehem with 300 rooms at a time when Bethlehem had more than 30 hotels. With its Greek Revival overpowering columns and pavillion architecture, amenities included stables with 50 horses, a bowling alley, pool hall, carriage barn, horse riding ring and baseball field. The hotel continued into the modern era becoming a kosher hotel and adding a pool in 1952. It closed its doors in 1974 with the building and contents sold at auction. The hotel burned down in 1978.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 44° 16.808′ N, 71° 41.323′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. It is on Main Street east of Church Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2065 Main Street, Bethlehem NH 03574, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Durrell United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Sinclair Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Mt. Agassiz Hotel and Fairlawn House (about
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Other markers no longer nearby. Site of Sinclair Hotel (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Town Building (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2025
2. The Sinclair Marker and Bench
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2025
3. The Sinclair Bench
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 3, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
