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WENTWORTH BY-THE-SEA

From the Smithsonian Magazine "Most Endangered Historic Places in America" list:

"For well over a century, the turreted silhouette of the once-grand Wentworth By The Sea Hotel has dominated the shoreline of New Castle, New Hampshire. In its prime, this sprawling, wood-frame Victorian resort, built in the 1870s, offered guests amenities such as tennis, golf and a saltwater pool. A favorite destination for American families, the retreat played host as well to film stars and Presidents. In 1905, it housed the delegates to the history-making negotiations that ended the Russo-Japanese War."

Time nearly ran out for the Wentworth. Closed since the early 1980s, the hotel was facing demolition, but, after years or wrangling and argument between owners, potential buyers and the residents of New Castle, it is now in the process of being restored to it's original grandeur and purpose. I look forward to continuing to update this section as the work on the restoration of Wentworth By The Sea continues. Please check back for updates, as well as more historical information on this grand old hotel

All that remains now of the Wentworth is the original main structure. It had been expanded over it's lifetime to cover a huge area, but now is back to it's very beginning. Born again, just in the nick of time.

The Wentworth in 2000 (even in this derelict condition, the possibilities and beauty are obvious)


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