The hotel atop Mt. Sugarloaf in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, was built in 1864, and survived into the mid-20th century. In 1908, the original structure was enlarged and surrounded by a large porch. The hotel boasted expansive views in all directions and attracted middle-class Americans with new-found leisure time. It was fashionable and believed to be important for one’s health, to spend time outdoors, enjoying the fresh air.
Hugh C. Leighton Company, Manufacturers, photographer. Mt. Sugarloaf House. Photograph. ca. 1910. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1997-08-01-0077/. Accessed on October 11, 2024.
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