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- One of the early hotels that surfaced to furnish accommodations within the village limits was the '''Franklin House''', which was erected on the corner of ["Depot Street"] and ["Bloomingdale Avenue"], where the Stewart's Shop is presently located. This site was obviously selected for its proximity to ["Union Depot"], making it convenient for the incoming tourist. Not only was the place within walking distance but it was also the very first hotel to be seen by those stepping down from the train.	+ One of the early hotels that surfaced to furnish accommodations within the village limits was the '''Franklin House''', which was erected on the corner of ["Depot Street"] and ["Bloomingdale Avenue"], where the Stewart's Shop is presently located. This site was obviously selected for its proximity to ["Union Depot" the railroad station], making it so convenient for the incoming tourist. Not only was the place within walking distance but it was also the very first hotel to be seen by those stepping down from the train.

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- '''Additional Facts:''' In 1907 The New Franklin House at Bloomingdale Ave. and Depot Street was sold by Mr. Morgan & Son to Harmon & Disco, proprietors of the ["Central Hotel"] in Broadway for $23,000.[[footnote(''["Adirondack Daily Enterprise"]'', January 30, 1958)]]	+ ##'''Architect:'''
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- One of the early hotels that surfaced to furnish accommodations within the village limits was the '''Franklin House''', which was erected on the corner of ["Depot Street"] and ["Bloomingdale Avenue"], where the Stewart's Shop is -presently located. This site was obviously selected for its proximity to the railroad station, making it so convenient for the incoming tourist. Not only was the place within walking distance but it was also the very first hotel to be seen by those stepping down from the train.	+ One of the early hotels that surfaced to furnish accommodations within the village limits was the '''Franklin House''', which was erected on the corner of ["Depot Street"] and ["Bloomingdale Avenue"], where the Stewart's Shop is presently located. This site was obviously selected for its proximity to ["Union Depot"], making it convenient for the incoming tourist. Not only was the place within walking distance but it was also the very first hotel to be seen by those stepping down from the train.
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- Michael Morgan was born in Peru, N.Y. on April 7, 1843 and continued to live there until the outbreak of the Civil War. He enlisted in the Union Army to serve under his country's flag, like so many other young men from the Adirondacks. After returning to Peru at the end of hostilities, he married ["Mary Mannix"] at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Keeseville on Oct. 11, 1868. During the 1870s Morgan became involved in the lumber industry at ["Goldsmith"], a sawmill settlement on the north branch of the ["Saranac River"], between ["Loon Lake"] and Clayburg, Like so many other Adirondack ghost towns Goldsmith has long since vanished from the local scene.	+ Michael Morgan was born in Peru, N.Y. on April 7, 1843 and continued to live there until the outbreak of the ["Civil War"]. He enlisted in the Union Army to serve under his country's flag, like so many other young men from the Adirondacks. After returning to Peru at the end of hostilities, he married ["Mary Mannix"] at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Keeseville on Oct. 11, 1868. During the 1870s Morgan became involved in the lumber industry at ["Goldsmith"], a sawmill settlement on the north branch of the ["Saranac River"], between ["Loon Lake"] and Clayburg, Like so many other Adirondack ghost towns Goldsmith has long since vanished from the local scene.

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	+ + '''Additional Facts:''' In 1907 The New Franklin House at Bloomingdale Ave. and Depot Street was sold by Mr. Morgan & Son to Harmon & Disco, proprietors of the ["Central Hotel"] in Broadway for $23,000.[[footnote(''["Adirondack Daily Enterprise"]'', January 30, 1958)]]

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- Much earlier, on June 2,1897, he had married ["Alice English"] here in Saranac Lake, a union that fostered a hotel connection which would endure for many years to come. In 1907 the Morgans sold the Franklin House and the new owners changed the name to the '''Grand Union'''. Under that banner the hotel continued to operate until 1926 when, unfortunately, it burned. After retirement the father purchased a house at 28 ["Bloomingdale Avenue"] where he lived with his wife and youngest daughter but John chose to make another bid in the hotel business.	+ Much earlier, on June 2, 1897, he had married ["Alice English"] here in Saranac Lake, a union that fostered a hotel connection which would endure for many years to come. In 1907 the Morgans sold the Franklin House and the new owners changed the name to the '''Grand Union'''. Under that banner the hotel continued to operate until 1926 when, unfortunately, it burned. After retirement the father purchased a house at 28 ["Bloomingdale Avenue"] where he lived with his wife and youngest daughter but John chose to make another bid in the hotel business.

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	+ ------ + ''2010-11-06 13:58:28'' [[nbsp]] There are some discrepancies in dates built. At top of page it says 1907. The ad for Franklin House says 1906, and the last article says it was sold to Morgan in 1907. --["Users/amycatania"]

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- In 1908 John Morgan purchased property at the comer of Bloomingdale Avenue and ["Broadway"] and proceeded to erect a fireproof hotel of brick and stone. He christened the new four-story building the ["St. Regis Hotel"], and was open for business. As it turned out business was so good a fifth floor was added in 1917. The place featured a main lobby, dining room, bar, billiard mom, barber shop, sample room, and a water-powered elevator. During the early 1920s the hotel was sold to ["John English"] and ["Ed Murnane"] and after Murnane's death in 1939 English continued to operate the hotel with his grandson, ["Hugh McLaughlin"]. The hotel changed hands for the-final time in 1959 when it was purchased by Gilbert Jones who spent $90,000 renovating the structure. Five years later, on Jan. 14, 1964, the hotel went up in flames.	+ In 1908 John Morgan purchased property at the comer of Bloomingdale Avenue and ["Broadway"] and proceeded to erect a fireproof hotel of brick and stone. He christened the new four-story building the ["St. Regis Hotel"], and was open for business. As it turned out business was so good a fifth floor was added in 1917. The place featured a main lobby, dining room, bar, billiard mom, barber shop, sample room, and a water-powered elevator. During the early 1920s the hotel was sold to ["John English"] and ["Ed Murnane"] and after Murnane's death in 1939 English continued to operate the hotel with his grandson, ["Hugh McLaughlin IV" Hugh McLaughlin]. The hotel changed hands for the-final time in 1959 when it was purchased by Gilbert Jones who spent $90,000 renovating the structure. Five years later, on Jan. 14, 1964, the hotel went up in flames.

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- The '''Grand Union Hotel''', previously the '''Franklin House''' was at ["Bloomingdale Avenue"] and ["Depot Street"]. The manager was ["John Harmon"]. [[footnote(''["Adirondack Daily Enterprise"]'', November 14, 1969, p. 10)]] It burned to the ground in 1924.	+ The '''Grand Union Hotel''', previously the '''Franklin House''' was at ["Bloomingdale Avenue"] and ["Depot Street"]. The manager was ["John Harmon"]. [[footnote(''["Adirondack Daily Enterprise"]'', November 14, 1969, p. 10)]] It burned to the ground in 1926.

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- '''FRANKLIN HOUSE''' - M. MORGAN & SON, PROPS. Hot Water Heat, Electric Lights, Broad Piazzas, Large Well Lighted - Rooms, Hot and Cold Water - Baths, The Cuisine - The management takes particular pride in the cuisine, which is supplied with game and fish in season, and fresh milk, eggs and vegetables in abundance. The culinary department is presided over by a competent chef, and, together with the table service, cannot fail to commend this house to the most fashioned. - RATES - $1.50 per Day $7 to $10 per Week - For further particulars address - M. MORGAN & SON - SARANAC LAKE, NEW YORK	+ -->'''FRANKLIN HOUSE'''<-- -->M. MORGAN & SON, PROPS.<-- -->Hot Water Heat, Electric Lights, Broad Piazzas, Large Well Lighted Rooms, Hot and Cold Water Baths<-- -->'''The Cuisine'''<-- -->The management takes particular pride in the cuisine, which is supplied with game and fish in season, and fresh milk, eggs and vegetables in abundance.<-- -->The culinary department is presided over by a competent chef, and, together with the table service, cannot fail to commend this house to the most fashioned.<-- -->'''RATES'''<-- -->$1.50 per Day $7 to $10 per Week<-- -->For further particulars address<-- -->M. MORGAN & SON<-- -->SARANAC LAKE, NEW YORK<--
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- The son, John C. Morgan, was born in Peru on Aug. 2, 1869, and moved to Saranac Lake with the family some 19 years later. Like his father he readily fit the mold of hotel management and quickly became both popular and influential among the village residents. Becoming interested in community affairs, he served as chief of the fire department for many years and acted on several municipal committees. Taking an added interest in politics, he was elected to the office of village president on the Democratic ticket. When the Elks Lodge No. 1508 was formed in 1925, Morgan became the first exalted ruler.	+ [[image(John C. Morgan.jpg,300,thumbnail,right,"John C. Morgan")]] + + The son, ["John C. Morgan"], was born in Peru on Aug. 2, 1869, and moved to Saranac Lake with the family some 19 years later. Like his father he readily fit the mold of hotel management and quickly became both popular and influential among the village residents. Becoming interested in community affairs, he served as chief of the fire department for many years and acted on several municipal committees. Taking an added interest in politics, he was elected to the office of village president on the Democratic ticket. When the Elks Lodge No. 1508 was formed in 1925, Morgan became the first exalted ruler.

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- In 1908 John Morgan purchased property at the comer of Bloomingdale Avenue and ["Broadway"] and proceeded to erect a fireproof hotel of brick and stone. He christened the new four-story building the '''St. Regis Hotel''', and was open for business. As it turned out business was so good a fifth floor was added in 1917. The place featured a main lobby, dining room, bar, billiard mom, barber shop, sample room, and a water-powered elevator. During the early 1920s the hotel was sold to ["John English"] and ["Ed Murnane"] and after Murnane's death in 1939 English continued to operate the hotel with his grandson, ["Hugh McLaughlin"]. The hotel changed hands for the-final time in 1959 when it was purchased by Gilbert Jones who spent $90,000 renovating the structure. Five years later, on Jan. 14, 1964, the hotel went up in flames.	+ In 1908 John Morgan purchased property at the comer of Bloomingdale Avenue and ["Broadway"] and proceeded to erect a fireproof hotel of brick and stone. He christened the new four-story building the ["St. Regis Hotel"], and was open for business. As it turned out business was so good a fifth floor was added in 1917. The place featured a main lobby, dining room, bar, billiard mom, barber shop, sample room, and a water-powered elevator. During the early 1920s the hotel was sold to ["John English"] and ["Ed Murnane"] and after Murnane's death in 1939 English continued to operate the hotel with his grandson, ["Hugh McLaughlin"]. The hotel changed hands for the-final time in 1959 when it was purchased by Gilbert Jones who spent $90,000 renovating the structure. Five years later, on Jan. 14, 1964, the hotel went up in flames.
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- Michael did not live to see his former hotel burn, as he died three years before the Grand Union was consumed in flames. John's untimely death also occurred prior to the conflagration which reduced the ST. Regis to a pile of rubble. If the fates decreed that both beloved buildings had to go down in flames, those same fates decided that the former owners would not have to stand around and watch.	+ Michael did not live to see his former hotel burn, as he died three years before the Grand Union was consumed in flames. John's untimely death also occurred prior to the conflagration which reduced the St. Regis to a pile of rubble. If the fates decreed that both beloved buildings had to go down in flames, those same fates decided that the former owners would not have to stand around and watch.

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	+ ----- + ''From the ["Adirondack Daily Enterprise"], December 11, 1993'' + + '''Saranac Lake hotels and the House of Morgan''' + + By JOHN J. DUQUETTE + + In the succession of years overlapping the turn of the century, while our village was experiencing a period of rapid growth, Saranac Lake's hotels were enjoying an era of prosperity. While being closely related to the health industry, there were other factors contributing to the general attractiveness of the area which directly benefited the hostelry business. Camping, hunting, and fishing brought many sportsmen to the region. Artists and writers found inspiration, but also many more came to simply enjoy the peace and quiet that the surrounding forest and lake environment offered. In any event, temporary housing was a necessity. + + One of the early hotels that surfaced to furnish accommodations within the village limits was the '''Franklin House''', which was erected on the corner of ["Depot Street"] and ["Bloomingdale Avenue"], where the Stewart's Shop is -presently located. This site was obviously selected for its proximity to the railroad station, making it so convenient for the incoming tourist. Not only was the place within walking distance but it was also the very first hotel to be seen by those stepping down from the train. + + ["Michael Morgan"] was quick to recognize the potential of this advantageous location and together with his brother-in-law, ["James Mannix"], erected the hotel that became the Franklin House. The place was an immediate success, not only because of the providential site, but rather by the popularity of the genial proprietor who managed the hotel in a homelike atmosphere while offering an exceptionally good table. It soon developed into one of the finest hostelries, not only in Saranac Lake but throughout the entire north country. + + Michael Morgan was born in Peru, N.Y. on April 7, 1843 and continued to live there until the outbreak of the Civil War. He enlisted in the Union Army to serve under his country's flag, like so many other young men from the Adirondacks. After returning to Peru at the end of hostilities, he married ["Mary Mannix"] at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Keeseville on Oct. 11, 1868. During the 1870s Morgan became involved in the lumber industry at ["Goldsmith"], a sawmill settlement on the north branch of the ["Saranac River"], between ["Loon Lake"] and Clayburg, Like so many other Adirondack ghost towns Goldsmith has long since vanished from the local scene. + + During 1888 Morgan moved his family to Saranac Lake, a relocation that proved to be most beneficial for the 45-year-old tyro searching for a better living. Possessing all of those attributes necessary he was ideally suited to the role of boniface in a public house, gifted with a pleasant demeanor and a capability to manage. As mentioned earlier he had joined with his brother-in-law in the venture but as the years passed his son, ["John Morgan" John], bought out the interests of his uncle, Mannix, and the father-son team jointly operated the hotel for several years. Their advertisement appearing in the "Adirondack Directory" for the year 1906 read as follows: + + '''FRANKLIN HOUSE''' + M. MORGAN & SON, PROPS. Hot Water Heat, Electric Lights, Broad Piazzas, Large Well Lighted + Rooms, Hot and Cold Water + Baths, The Cuisine + The management takes particular pride in the cuisine, which is supplied with game and fish in season, and fresh milk, eggs and vegetables in abundance. The culinary department is presided over by a competent chef, and, together with the table service, cannot fail to commend this house to the most fashioned. + RATES + $1.50 per Day $7 to $10 per Week + For further particulars address + M. MORGAN & SON + SARANAC LAKE, NEW YORK + + The son, John C. Morgan, was born in Peru on Aug. 2, 1869, and moved to Saranac Lake with the family some 19 years later. Like his father he readily fit the mold of hotel management and quickly became both popular and influential among the village residents. Becoming interested in community affairs, he served as chief of the fire department for many years and acted on several municipal committees. Taking an added interest in politics, he was elected to the office of village president on the Democratic ticket. When the Elks Lodge No. 1508 was formed in 1925, Morgan became the first exalted ruler. + + Much earlier, on June 2,1897, he had married ["Alice English"] here in Saranac Lake, a union that fostered a hotel connection which would endure for many years to come. In 1907 the Morgans sold the Franklin House and the new owners changed the name to the '''Grand Union'''. Under that banner the hotel continued to operate until 1926 when, unfortunately, it burned. After retirement the father purchased a house at 28 ["Bloomingdale Avenue"] where he lived with his wife and youngest daughter but John chose to make another bid in the hotel business. + + In 1908 John Morgan purchased property at the comer of Bloomingdale Avenue and ["Broadway"] and proceeded to erect a fireproof hotel of brick and stone. He christened the new four-story building the '''St. Regis Hotel''', and was open for business. As it turned out business was so good a fifth floor was added in 1917. The place featured a main lobby, dining room, bar, billiard mom, barber shop, sample room, and a water-powered elevator. During the early 1920s the hotel was sold to ["John English"] and ["Ed Murnane"] and after Murnane's death in 1939 English continued to operate the hotel with his grandson, ["Hugh McLaughlin"]. The hotel changed hands for the-final time in 1959 when it was purchased by Gilbert Jones who spent $90,000 renovating the structure. Five years later, on Jan. 14, 1964, the hotel went up in flames. + + Returning to Morgan and Son, both were village leaders highly respected throughout their life-times as unselfish members of the community and were sadly missed after their passing at separate times. Michael died on March 18, 1923, after 35 years in residence among friends and relatives. Only four years later, on July 23, 1927, John lost his life, drowning in an accident while canoeing on Long Pond near Floodwood. So ended the lives of two prominent hoteliers who represented the best of the industry during those hectic years of resort hostelry in Saranac Lake. + + Michael did not live to see his former hotel burn, as he died three years before the Grand Union was consumed in flames. John's untimely death also occurred prior to the conflagration which reduced the ST. Regis to a pile of rubble. If the fates decreed that both beloved buildings had to go down in flames, those same fates decided that the former owners would not have to stand around and watch. +

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	+ The '''Grand Union Hotel''' was at ["Bloomingdale Avenue"] and ["Depot Street"]. + + ==External links== + * [http://history.nnyln.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/slfl&CISOPTR=51&REC=4 Northern New York Library Network, Adirondack Research Room Saranac Lake Free Library Photograph #84.79k]