Equinox House
- Also Known As: NR Control No. 0502801285
- Address: Main St
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1769/00/00 | Ethan Allen | Brother | At a Council of Safety's meeting, Ethan Allen's brother, Ira, proposes seizing the property of Tories to raise money for the Green Mountain Boys. The first property to be taken will be the Marsh Tavern itself. Its owner, William Marsh, has fled to Canada. | |||
| 1780/00/00 | Thaddeus Munson buys the Marsh Tavern and operates it until he builds a new inn next door. | |||||
| 1839/00/00 | Martin Vanderlip installs the fluted columns to the front of the inn. The columns still stand, spanning 285 feet across the facade. | |||||
| 1853/00/00 | The 200-room Equinox House is established. Today's Chop House was the original Levi Church Orvis homestead. Its homestead fireplace, inscribed "LC Orvis 1832", still provides guests with a cozy fire on a cold winter's night. | |||||
| 1864/08/00 | Mary Todd Lincoln | Guest | Mary Lincoln and her sons Robert and Tad make a summer visit to the Equinox House. | |||
| 1864/08/00 | Robert Todd Lincoln | Guest | Mary Lincoln and her sons Robert and Tad make a summer visit to the Equinox House. | |||
| 1927/00/00 | Walter J Travis | Golf Course Architect | Designed by Walter Travis, an 18-hole golf course is built at Equinox House. | |||
| 1992/00/00 | Rees Jones | Golf Course Architect | The 18-hole Walter Travis designed course is updated under the under the direction of Rees Jones with improvements in the appearance and playability of the hazards and greens. |
| Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
| 1811 House |
| Particulars for Equinox House: | |
|---|---|
| Sport | 18 Hole Golf Course |
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Historic Use | Camp |
| Area of Significance | Commerce |
| Area of Significance | Entertainment - Recreation |
| Criteria | Historic Event |
| Historic Use | Hotel |
| Owner | Private |
| Area of Significance | Transportation |
| Lodging | |
|---|---|
| Lodging Attribute | Grand Hotel |
| Lodging category | Upscale Lodging |
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