c.1925 Early Road Map of the Lake George, New York Region, Published by the Hotel Worden

Published by Hotel Worden, Lake George, NY, 1925

About this Item

A scarce c.1925 early road map of the Lake George, NY region, with the map's sponsor, the Hotel Warden, identified by a red stamp in the heart of lake George. In 1896, Edwin Worden purchased the Central House Hotel, expanded it and changed its name to the Hotel Worden. He purchased the Arlington Hotel in 1900, and by 1921, connected the two hotels making them one. He made numerous improvements including hot and cold running water, electric bells, and accommodations for up to 100 guests. Behind the hotel were stables for horses which were later converted to garages when guests and automobiles started arriving. Worden also owned two large farms with gardens that supplied the hotel. The Annex Building and Worden Cottage were across the street, and the Worden Rest and Idle Hour were south of the hotel along Canada Street. In 1944, the Annex became Ye Olde Lake House. The Idle Hour was Mr. Worden?s personal residence. He also owned and managed the Lake George Water Company which supplied the village with its water. Following Worden?s death in 1933, the hotel was sold and renamed Hotel Lake George, which burned in October of 1978. This historic piece features major roads of the day and includes a key breaking down the type of road, from macadam, to "Good Turnpike", to "ordinary roads" to those still under construction. The map covers the region from the Catskills in the South to the Canadian border in the north. On the verso is a distance key, from Lake George to major cities across the country to small regional towns. Measuring approximately 16" X 8", this map is perfect for framing and display! In exquisite condition, with original fold lines.

Seller Inventory # 19160

Bibliographic Details

• Title: c.1925 Early Road Map of the Lake George, New York Region, Published by the Hotel Worden
• Publisher: Hotel Worden, Lake George, NY
• Publication Date: 1925
• Condition: Very Good+
• Weight: 1 pound
• Seller catalogs:
  • Americana
  • Historic Maps
  • History