The riverside inn is a hotel and dinner theater in cambridge springs, crawford county in the u. With the free wifi at riverside inn, you can surf the web and get some work done. In cambridge springs, there are 2 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Riverside golf club cambridge springs pa special events venue.
The construction of these roads had brought business to the ferry and prosperity to the gearhart family. Reverbnation is not affiliated with those trademark owners. The town developed an academy that became a normal school, a college, and finally a university. Book cambridge springs hotels close to top sights, landmarks, and popular restaurants, and discover what this fantastic destination is really all about. In 1896 he homesteaded on dempsey creek, just west of lava hot springs, where he. In addition to the intriguing relic, the riverside inn also boasts several hauntings. Cambridge springs and edinboro pa postcard history. The riverside inn cambridge springs, pa reverbnation. The former city hall preserves the ambience of the towns glory days as the home of the cambridge springs area historical museum on federal street in the middle of town. The 5 best restaurants in cambridge springs updated may.
Great riverside inn memories remain a year after devastating fire. Riverside inn cambridge springs pennsylvania real haunted. Media in category riverside inn cambridge springs, pennsylvania the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Riverside inn cambridge springs, pennsylvania wikipedia. The closest major airport is in erie, pa erierie intl. Dining riverside golf club cambridge springs pa special. Riversides lounge is the perfect venue to host that important company dinner, to meet with friends, or just to take a load off after a satisfying day on the course. Cambridge springs, pa residents, houses, and apartments details. The riverside inn was a hotel and dinner theater in cambridge springs, crawford county in the u. The rooms are individually decorated and offer a variety of accommodations. Josh sherretts, chairman of the crawford county historical society. Cant wait to see you again a short story the riverside inn, cambridge springs, pa duration. Make the day a special one and reach out to riverside golf clubs dining services today were happy to answer any and all questions you may have, and well help you make the most of. Cambridge springs and edinboro pa postcard history series.
Riverside inn and dinner theatre, 1 fountain ave, cambridge. Fullerton springs and hotel, cambridge springs, pa. The riverside inn,cambridge springs,pennsylvania, u. Scott enterprises to build hotel on site of riverside inn may 19, 2017 by staff reporter 11 comments in a surprise announcement, nick scott has revealed that scott enterprises plans to build a hampton inn on the site of the iconic riverside inn, which was recently destroyed by fire. One year ago today, cambridge springs lost a piece of history when a kitchen fire transformed the 2yearold riverside inn into a smoldering pile of rubble. A brewery built on history at 1 fountain street in cambridge springs, pennsylvania. The 5 best things to do in cambridge springs 2020 with. One year ago today, cambridge springs lost a piece of history when a kitchen fire transformed the 2yearold riverside inn into a smoldering. The riverside inn is the only remaining hotel from that era. Smoke rises out of the smoldering ruins of the riverside inn in cambridge springs.
Serving a range of tasty food and drink, riverside inn in cambridge springs will have you thinking about seconds or thirds. The village of cambridge was settled in 1822 and was named for the town of cambridge, massachusetts. Crawford county mourns after fire wipes out historic resort. Nov 18, 2015 based in cambridgeshire, the springs provides supported housing for single men and women with low support needs who are willing to engage in education, training, paid or voluntary work. Walk through of the riverside inn in cambridge springs, pa. If you live in the erie pa area or you plan to make a visit soon, theres no better option than riverside golf clubs lounge for sophisticated dining. By sharon smith crisman and the cambridge springs historical society. Riverside inn in cambridge springs, pa virtual globetrotting. View the menu for riverside inn and restaurants in cambridge springs, pa. If so, take control of this page now by clicking the link below.
With biographical sketches of the leading men and women of the county who have been identified with its growth and development from the early days to the present, elmer wallace holmes. She placed damp towels beneath her door, but was still troubled by the acrid smell and went to investigate, but found no possible source for the smoke. William richard godfrey who was known throughout his life as billy built the riverside hotel in 1914. Jun 30, 2014 cant wait to see you again a short story the riverside inn, cambridge springs, pa duration. In 1790 a public road was laid out from sunbury to what was then known as gearharts ferry. The riverside inn, built in 1888 around mineral springs, had become a. Be sure to check out riverside inns outdoor seating when the climate is right. The local history resource center is dedicated to the acquisition and preservation of all types of materials related to the history of riverside. The riverside inn cambridge springs pa 1 fountain 16403.
Be sure to check out riverside inn s outdoor seating when the climate is right. December 23, 2019 the 2016 dinner theatre season has something for everyone. The riverside inn, cambridge springs,pennsylvania, u. Jul 12, 2014 the riverside inn, cambridge springs pa since 1885. Online menu of riverside inn, cambridge springs, pa.
Based in cambridgeshire, the springs provides supported housing for single men and women with low support needs who are willing to engage in education, training, paid or voluntary work. The lots of this land were laid out according to the riverside plan. It has been completely renovated to offer a quiet, relaxing and romantic atmosphere. Cambridge springs feels loss from riverside fire news erie, pa. He was born in salt lake city, utah in 1864 and died in lava hot springs in 1942. Explore the most favored cambridge springs, pennsylvania motel and hotel rooms. It was incorporated into the borough of cambridgeboro on april 3, 1866. In 1903, cambridge springs was described in cutters guide as the great health and pleasure resort of pennsylvania. Old pictures, photographs and postcards from family albums, old yearbooks, genealogy records and shoeboxes submitted by researchers like you. Scott enterprises to build hotel on site of riverside inn. The riverside inn was the first of many resorts to be built during that period. In 1804, a turnpike was also constructed to pottsville.
Around cambridge springs by sharon smith crisman and the. Edinboro, known for its university and lake, has been another popular vacation spot for more than 200 years. Cambridge springs is now a charming, quiet town surrounded by farmland. The local history resource center is dedicated to the acquisition and preservation of all types of materials related to the history.
Through historic postcards, cambridge springs and edinboro invites readers to witness the past wonders of this beautiful area. Skip to main content one fountain street, cambridge springs, pa 16403 814. Cambridge springsarea historical tornado activity is near pennsylvania state average. Until may 2017, the riverside inn was the only one from that era still in operation. The riverside inn was a wooden, threestory hotel on the banks of french creek in cambridge springs, pennsylvania. Located along us 6, the town was popular for its mineral springs in the late nineteenth century.
It was listed on the national register of historic places in 1978. Photos at the riverside inn now closed cambridge springs, pa. See more ideas about cambridge, family roots and crawford county. Cambridge springs is a borough with home rule status in crawford county, pennsylvania, united states. Many of the new homes in riverside were foreclosed and sold in a sheriffs sale at onethird their value. Top 10 hotels in cambridge springs, pennsylvania cancel.
The riverside inn was built in 1914 and quickly labeled the honeymoon hotel for its elegance. On the outside corner of the main and northwestern wings is a threestory, hipped roof tower. The riverside inn was destroyed by fire in the early morning of may 2, 2017. S operating since 1885, the riverside inn on french creek is the lone survivor of the 40 or so hotels that once graced cambridge springs,it was operated as a resort for vacationers heading to the nearby springs that gave cambridge springs its name. Riverside local history resource center main library, lower level 3581 mission inn avenue riverside, ca 92501 951. The lounge boasts a sprawling view of our golf course and eighteenth green, and. Built in the late1880s at the height of the mineral springs craze in the united states, it was operated as a resort for vacationers heading to the nearby springs that gave cambridge springs its name. Jun 19, 2006 edinboro, known for its university and lake, has been another popular vacation spot for more than 200 years.
Make riverside a part of your next great golf getaway. Cambridge springs is located in northwestern pennsylvania, 25 miles south of erie. The riverside inn, cambridge springs, pennsylvania, u. The inn at cambridge springs updated their cover photo. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Contact ruth mccormick local history specialist 951. Cambridge springs pennsylvaniariverside inngolf course. Choose from a selection of hotels in cambridge springs. A depression hit in 1873 resulting in the shutdown of the danville iron mills and the unemployment of thousands. The riverside inn, cambridge springs pa since 1885. Individual support is provided to prepare you to move on to independent living and to help meet your ambitions and goals.
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