Caledonia House Hotel, Hotel in den Vereinigten Staaten
Caledonia House Hotel is a Federal-style building with three and a half stories and an attached wing in Caledonia, New York. The facade shows symmetrical proportions, Palladian windows, and formal woodwork typical of early 19th century architecture, with shops occupying the ground floor today and upper floors serving as the local Masonic temple.
The original stone building began as the Barnes House in 1854 as a simple wooden boarding house for travelers. The Williams family replaced it with the brick hotel visible today, completed by 1905 and recognized for its modern conveniences like electric lights and running water.
The hotel was historically known as the Masonic Temple and continues to serve the local Masonic lodge as a gathering place. This role connects the building to generations of community service and social traditions that locals recognize when they pass by.
The hotel is located in downtown Caledonia, New York and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should note that the ground floor houses retail shops with limited public access to the upper floors, which are best appreciated from the street.
The hotel was assigned telephone number 1 when the system first arrived in Caledonia, highlighting its status as the town's most important gathering place. This distinction placed it ahead of even the local doctor's office, reflecting its central role in community life.
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