Placed: October 29, 2005
Location: Bolton Landing, NY
Status: Alive and well as of 10/29/05



Background

The Sagamore opened in 1883 with luxurious and spacious accommodations that attracted a select, international clientele. Twice damaged by fire, in 1893 and 1914, The Sagamore was fully reconstructed in 1930 through the efforts of Dr. William G. Beckers of New York City, one of the hotel's early stockholders, and William H. Bixby, a St. Louis industrialist. Together they financed the cost in spite of the bleak economic climate of the period.

Throughout its history, The Sagamore has been a social center for the wealthy residents of Green Island and Millionaires Row, the stately mansions along the island's western shore. In 1954, the hotel hosted the National Governor's Conference, presided over by Vice President Richard M. Nixon, and hosted by Governor Thomas E. Dewey.

The hotel eventually fell into disrepair before closing its doors in 1981. In 1983, one hundred years after construction of the first Sagamore, builder and real estate developer Norman Wolgin, of Philadelphia, purchased the hotel and restored it to its former grandeur. With Kennington Ltd., Inc. of Los Angeles, Wolgin formed a partnership under the name Green Island Associates to bring about this splendid restoration. The Sagamore is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.


Clues

Find your way to The Sagamore in Bolton Landing. As you enter the grounds after crossing the bridge to the property, you will encounter a guard booth. The Sagamore has 5 retaurants on site and allows visitors not staying on the property to enjoy these fine eateries which range from ultra casual to ultra chic.

Of course, you may be in hiking or casual clothes, so you tell the guard that you are stopping in for a drink or to eat at Mr. Brown's Pub. We recommend this casual eatery which has live talent on Friday and Saturday evenings, surrounded by Adirondack style furniture and mural-painted walls in a very relaxed, cabin-type setting.

Once on the property, head to the resort [you can ask the guard] and drive past the resort to the buildings on the left of the resort. These are condo type buildings that border Lake George. Park your car wherever you find room.

Find building #5 [all of the rooms are prefaced with a 5] and the small "Bike Storage" shed to its left. Go between these two structures and head down the hill on a small path toward the lake until you intersect with the Nature Trail.

From where the path intersects the Nature Trail, turn left and count 30 paces. Spot a standing, tall, dead birch on your immediate right almost on the trail. On the opposite side of the trail, locate a cluster of jagged stumps about 40 feet into the woods. Find your prize well-hidden in that group of stumps.

Please cover and hide well as it could be a year before we visit again.

Now go enjoy a drink, a snack or a dinner at Mr. Brown's Pub. The chili is awesome!
And don't forget to drop us an email at mjpepe1@comcast.net to let us know how this little box is doing. Thanks!






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