The Longmeadown Inn sits quietly on US Route 5 in Wells River; 1832 on the sign refers to its construction date. Its hsitory is traveler based: inn, stagecoach stop, tavern, bed & breakfast. It’s for sale, so neglected is likely the more appropriate term than abandoned. But this building is included here because it has that historic & abandoned look about it, looking the same in March 2013 as it did in June 2012. Fortunately, it’s in good condition. Any interested buyers?
The inn’s sign welcoming travels.
A wide front porch for greeting and mingling.
The main brick block with ell and frame additions.
Looking up at the weathered brick and granite lintels and sills.
Around back, the additions don’t look any better. Note the array of fire escapes, too.
A view to the show the thickness of the brick wall construction. Look at the distance between the two window sashes.
Fire escapes on the side.
The building has a beautiful backdrop. The grounds have terraces that slope down to the river. It’s easy to see why an inn would be situated here, amongst the beautiful Vermont landscape.
what a gloriously interesting past this building must have. i do hope someone can buy it who can pour lots of care into reviving it.
me too! It’s such a beautiful building. If I find out more about its history, I’l share.
Looks pretty good still — not too far gone!
Seemed good to me. I’d take off that frame addition, but the main block is great!
Did you see the listing for this on Northern new England’s Facebook post? I can’t access it right now but when I can I’ll share it with you, it is listed by the Bean group.
Here’s the link, the listing includes interior as well as exterior shots.
http://www.beangroup.com/homes/VT/Ryegate/05042/1886_Ryegate_Road/2134213588/
thanks Ellen. Yes, I have seen the listing – thanks for adding the link. I thought it fit with the abandoned theme. At least this one is on the market. Hopefully someone sees potential.
I think it is a great looking place. I would like to see it back operation. If I could come up with enough money to get it going I would.
I just checked the link to look at the listing. It says that it is no longer listed. Did someone buy it? I hope so.
Is the Inn for Sale and who do I contact
I’m not sure, Tia. I’d google it or check with some of the commenters on this post.
Actually, contact the town! They’ll know!
I used to spend summers here as a hold into my teens; loved it! My wife and I were there to photograph it to share with my favorite cousin in the upper Midwest. I nearly lost my composure seeing it after all these years and I’m such a state. My prayer is that someone like my aunt and uncle could fall in love with it, buy it and restore it as they did. I will forever treasure my sets there.
It is listed at 132,900.
Thanks for the update!
So happy to come across this blog entry. The property has been in foreclosure for 2 years. My husband and I will be closing on this property shortly and restoring it as a private residence. -Pam
What exciting news! Thank you so much for letting me know. I wish you and your husband the best of luck with the property.
Congratulations to the new owners. I love to see historical buildings saved and used again.