While driving along Route 30 in Sudbury, you can't help but notice the Hyde Manor. While it's impressive in size, this once bustling hotel is now abandoned and left for nature to reclaim. Many have wondered about the history of this eerie and fascinating haunted hotel in Vermont, and we have some pictures and stories to share. As the buildings are unsafe to explore firsthand (and in many cases, gone), let's take look at some old pictures of this once-grand establishment.
In the early 19th century, the site of the Hyde Manor was originally a tavern and stagecoach stop along the road.
This location was ideal, as it was along a major route between Albany, New York, and Montreal.
In 1801, a man named Pitt Hyde purchased an existing tavern and expanded the premises.
One of the major draws to this spot was the onsite mineral spring which claimed to have restorative properties.
Back then, this was a very big deal.
When the origingal main house burned down in 1861, James K. Hyde, Pitt's son, built the present surviving main house, which was constructed in 1865.
The Hyde Manor could accommodate 200 guests in the hotel and on-site cottages.
The impressive five-story structure had many amenities that kept people coming back again and again.
In addition to the mineral springs the onsite activities included a dance hall, casino, pool hall, a bowling alley, billiards room, darkroom for photography, mail and telegraph services, shuffleboard, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, a golf course, and skiing in the winter.
In the mid 20th century recreational habits changed and travel became easier and the Hyde Manor saw less and less business.
Eventually, the once-grand hotel was sold out of the Hyde family in 1962.
In 1973, the Hyde Manor was closed permanently, although the water from its spring continued to be bottled and sold.
Today, many of the surrounding buildings and cottages are gone.
And from the looks of it, the manor itself is not too far behind.
If this eerie and fascinating abandoned hotel in Vermont intrigues you, check out this other roadside home that will certainly leave you wondering. Note, this house is not abandoned and is on private property. Admire from afar and remember to respect our neighbors!
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