Lake George, New York, USA (Caldwell)
1909 - LAKE GEORGE RESORT BURNS. Fort William Henry Hotel Is Destroyed with $250,000 Loss.

LAKE GEORGE, N. Y., June 24. - The main building of the Fort William Henry Hotel at Lake George, owned by the Delaware and Hudson Company, was destroyed by fire early this morning, entailing a loss estimated at $250,000, and covered by about $150,000 insurance. Fortunately, there were no guests in the hotel, which was to be opened for the season June 27. The surrounding structures were saved, the fire being confined to the main building.

The fire apparently started in the servants quarters under the dining room and spread rapidly. The building destroyed was being remodeled at a cost of $30,000.

The Fort William Henry was originally built in 1856, but since the Delaware and Hudson Company assumed control it has been extensively remodeled. The hotel accommodated about 500 guests and was handsomely furnished.

The Street Railway Association of the State was scheduled to hold its annual convention here next Tuesday and Wednesday, but owing to the fire it will meet at the Hotel Champlain at Bluff Point.

The New York Times
New York, New York
June 25, 1909

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