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Summary
The Atlantic House opened at 27 Main Street in Siasconset, Mass., in 1848. The hotel closed in 1924 and was converted into a private residence. The collection consists of a guest book for the Atlantic House during the month of July and August in 1874 and 1875. Volume also includes recipes, chiefly desserts.
Collection Details
- Collection Number:
- MS434
- Title:
- Atlantic House Guest Book
- Date(s):
- 1874–1875
- Creator:
- Atlantic House.
- Repository:
- Nantucket Historical Association
- Language:
- Material is in English.
Information for Users
Restrictions to Access: No restrictions. Open for research.
Restrictions to Use: No usage restrictions.
Copyright Notice: Copyright is retained by the authors of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Preferred Citation: [identification of item], in the Atlantic House Guest Book, Nantucket Historical Association.
Acquisitions Information:
Gift of an anonymous donor in June 2003 (Acc. RL2003.44).
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Subject Headings
- Atlantic House (Nantucket, Mass.)
- Hotels—Massachusetts—Nantucket—History—Nineteenth century.
- Nantucket (Mass.)—Social life and customs.
Biographical Information
The Atlantic House opened at 27 Main Street in Siasconset, Mass., in 1848.
The hotel closed in 1924 and was converted into a private residence.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of a guest book for the Atlantic House during the month of July and August in 1874 and 1875. Volume also includes recipes, chiefly desserts.
Contents
Folder 1 Atlantic House guest book, 1874-1875
Processing Information
Finding aid by Amelia Holmes, February 2022.
Materials in this collection were digitized with support from Connie and Tom Cigarran.