Sanford House, Sanford, Florida. 1892-93 Season. [Clyde Steamship Company]

Lakeside Press: Portland ME, 1892. Near Fine/No Dust Jacket As Issued.

Pictorial wrappers with engraving of the hotel on front, stitched. [8] pp. Illustrated. 8.4 by 13.4 cm (3.25 by 5.25 inches), Illustrated with drawings; No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling and light even age-toning.

Includes an advertisement with a drawing for the Watch Hill House in Rhode Island and for the Clyde Steamship Company on the rear cover and a historical overview of Sanford. A delightful and uncommon pamphlet highlights the Sanford House Hotel, meticulously constructed by Henry Sanford in 1876.

Designed to allure tourists and accommodate aspiring affluent residents in the burgeoning city of Sanford, this establishment stood proudly at the nexus of Commercial Street and Palmetto Avenue, offering a picturesque waterfront view. The hotel, spanning three stories, with two adorned with charming porches, boasted ample accommodations to cater to the needs of up to 150 guests.

The hotel's landscaping included flower beds and citrus trees. A boardwalk led visitors straight from the hotel to the shores of Lake Monroe. At the turn of the century, the Sanford House Hotel was the center of all major city events and celebrations.

While guidebooks from the period often included positive references to the hotel, it failed to attract many visitors. The Sanford House Hotel was torn down in May of 1920.
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