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Homes Away From Home
Chester Nova Scotia

Credits:
Carol Nauss
Chester Municipal Heritage Society

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Chester is neither the abode of wealth nor resort of fashion, but simply a summer home where you can keep cool, live informally and enjoy life to the full.
- Hackmatack Inn brochure quoted in Sailors & Rattling Teacups by Claudette Sapp, p. 16

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The Mulgrave Hotel circa 1900 at the corner of Union and Duke Streets. Began operations in 1849
1900
Chester Nova Scotia
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Credits:
Chester Municipal Heritage Society

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In the 1850s just a few modest hotels were available in Chester. The Mulgrave Hotel catered mostly to travelers from Nova Scotia but it was likely the first Chester hotel to become a stopping place for American summer visitors.

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The Lovett House
1924
Chester Nova Scotia
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Credits:
Chester Municipal Heritage Society

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The Lovett House hotel was larger and relatively more luxurious. Through word of mouth and a reputation for good food, it quickly established itself as the most desirable place to stay. Built circa 1824

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The Lovett House - Postcard
1940
Chester Nova Scotia

Credits:
Chester Municipal Heritage Society

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Broiled salmon, baked trout with cream, omelette, broiled beefsteak, eggs, toast, wild honey, milk and coffee.

- Breakfast at Lovett House c. 1870 in Trout Fishing by Charles Hallock.

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The Lovett House Annex
1940
Chester Nova Scotia
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Credits:
Chester Municipal Heritage Society

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The Lovett House Annex, originally call "Castle of Folly", located across from the main hotel, was purchased for additional guest rooms.

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The Lovett House - Postcard 2
1920
Chester Nova Scotia

Credits:
Chester Municipal Heritage Society

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The Columbia was on the main stage coach route into the village
1910
Chester Nova Scotia
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Credits:
Chester Municipal Heritage Society

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Edward Robinson Jr., owner of the Columbia House hotel, saw potential for even more summer business. He began promoting Chester as a resort community by advertising his hotel in several important American newspapers. His advertising boasted of "Pure Air. Pure Water. Inspiring Scenery. Best of Milk and Cream. No Mosquitoes. No Hay Fever."

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The Mecklenburgh Inn - Overflow for Columbia House
1930
Chester Nova Scotia

Credits:
Chester Municipal Heritage Society