Summit Hotel, Hotel in den Vereinigten Staaten
The Summit Hotel is a stone and stucco building completed in 1907 on a mountain in Pennsylvania, featuring a blend of Mission and Craftsman architectural styles. The main structure has three stories with two square towers and was expanded in 1923, now occupying about 50 acres of grounds that include a carriage house, stables, two cottages, and a large swimming pool originally built to Olympic standards.
The hotel was founded in 1907 by nine local businessmen from Uniontown as a major stopping point between Washington and St. Louis. It survived economic hardship and wars over the decades, was purchased by Eunice and Don Shoemaker in 1963 who restored and modernized it extensively, and received official recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
The name Summit reflects its hilltop position and the original appeal to travelers seeking mountain air and escape from city life. The property shows how people in the early 1900s valued rest stops built in natural settings, with the golf course and grounds becoming central to the guest experience.
The grounds feature both flat and sloped terrain with marked paths for exploring the various historic buildings and natural surroundings. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow time to walk the property and enjoy views over the surrounding woods and hills.
In the 1930s, owner Leo Heyn advertised the property with roadside signs and promoted local spring water and a spa supposedly once used by George Washington. These claims attracted famous guests during the economic depression and helped keep the hotel known throughout difficult years.
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