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This is the Harbor View Hotel that was located just past the intersection of Rocky Neck Avenue and Eastern Point Road, on Wonson Cove. Here a description taken from the Rocky Neck Art Trail
“The Harbor View was the residence of Mrs. Benjamin Brazier. She first opened it as a summer boarding house, then expanded by annexing neighboring homes and constructing a large new building with a fine view of the harbor, a long pier, and a float for fishing and boating. Eventually the Harbor View accommodated 135 guests in eight buildings. The smoking room boasted a frieze created by various artists. The dining room and lobby were hung with valuable etchings and paintings, many presented to the McLoud family, who later became proprietors. They were, “friends as well as hosts of their distinguished guests. The house, in fact, has that same atmosphere, the atmosphere of a home where a family has lived graciously and hospitably for generations.”
This is the Harbor View Hotel that was located just past the intersection of Rocky Neck Avenue and Eastern Point Road, on Wonson Cove.
“The Harbor View was the residence of Mrs. Benjamin Brazier. She first opened it as a summer boarding house, then expanded by annexing neighboring homes and constructing a large new building with a fine view of the harbor, a long pier, and a float for fishing and boating. Eventually the Harbor View accommodated 135 guests in eight buildings. The smoking room boasted a frieze created by various artists. The dining room and lobby were hung with valuable etchings and paintings, many presented to the McLoud family, who later became proprietors. They were, “friends as well as hosts of their distinguished guests. The house, in fact, has that same atmosphere, the atmosphere of a home where a family has lived graciously and hospitably for generations.” Among the famous artists who stayed at the Harbor View were Frank Duveneck (1848- 1919) and John H. Twachtman (1853-1902).:
My grandmother would know of this but a wee bit before my time the house we lived in Lanesville 50s-60’s was built in 1900 however totally redone now looking good! 🙂 Dave & Kim 🙂
That’s the Harbor View Hotel at what was once called Brazier Court, now known as Windward Point off of East Main Street. The pier went out to the middle of Wonson Cove. Part of the Hawthorne Hotel can be seen in the background.
My parents, Pauline and Warren Reed, inherited the Harbor View in 1950 upon my grandmother’s death. My sister and I enjoyed many seasons there with the summer guests and numerous artists.
What is now Windward Point was an empty lot for most of the 1960’s .. except for one gutted building which is the foundation for the home at the corner of Eastern Point Rd & Windward Point (on the left side as you enter WP). The Harbor View went out of business in the 50’s and all the furniture was auctioned off .. Homes, 4 of them were built on this property in the 70’s
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No – this is not the Harbor View Hotel – this is the Rockaway down Rocky Neck
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This is the Harbor View Hotel that was located just past the intersection of Rocky Neck Avenue and Eastern Point Road, on Wonson Cove. Here a description taken from the Rocky Neck Art Trail
“The Harbor View was the residence of Mrs. Benjamin Brazier. She first opened it as a summer boarding house, then expanded by annexing neighboring homes and constructing a large new building with a fine view of the harbor, a long pier, and a float for fishing and boating. Eventually the Harbor View accommodated 135 guests in eight buildings. The smoking room boasted a frieze created by various artists. The dining room and lobby were hung with valuable etchings and paintings, many presented to the McLoud family, who later became proprietors. They were, “friends as well as hosts of their distinguished guests. The house, in fact, has that same atmosphere, the atmosphere of a home where a family has lived graciously and hospitably for generations.”
Click to access Trail%20Site%2012_HarborView.pdf
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This is the Harbor View Hotel that was located just past the intersection of Rocky Neck Avenue and Eastern Point Road, on Wonson Cove.
“The Harbor View was the residence of Mrs. Benjamin Brazier. She first opened it as a summer boarding house, then expanded by annexing neighboring homes and constructing a large new building with a fine view of the harbor, a long pier, and a float for fishing and boating. Eventually the Harbor View accommodated 135 guests in eight buildings. The smoking room boasted a frieze created by various artists. The dining room and lobby were hung with valuable etchings and paintings, many presented to the McLoud family, who later became proprietors. They were, “friends as well as hosts of their distinguished guests. The house, in fact, has that same atmosphere, the atmosphere of a home where a family has lived graciously and hospitably for generations.” Among the famous artists who stayed at the Harbor View were Frank Duveneck (1848- 1919) and John H. Twachtman (1853-1902).:
Click to access Trail%20Site%2012_HarborView.pdf
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My grandmother would know of this but a wee bit before my time the house we lived in Lanesville 50s-60’s was built in 1900 however totally redone now looking good! 🙂 Dave & Kim 🙂
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That’s the Harbor View Hotel at what was once called Brazier Court, now known as Windward Point off of East Main Street. The pier went out to the middle of Wonson Cove. Part of the Hawthorne Hotel can be seen in the background.
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My parents, Pauline and Warren Reed, inherited the Harbor View in 1950 upon my grandmother’s death. My sister and I enjoyed many seasons there with the summer guests and numerous artists.
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So the building that house the Harbor View still exists, or no? If not, when was it razed or destroyed?
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Sorry “HOUSED” the Harbor View…
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The hotel was razed around 1960-61. The only original building that stands was a cottage on the left as you face the property.
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Thank you! I appreciate that info!
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What is now Windward Point was an empty lot for most of the 1960’s .. except for one gutted building which is the foundation for the home at the corner of Eastern Point Rd & Windward Point (on the left side as you enter WP). The Harbor View went out of business in the 50’s and all the furniture was auctioned off .. Homes, 4 of them were built on this property in the 70’s
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