The 5 best restaurants in cambridge springs updated may. The riverside inn, cambridge springs,pennsylvania, u. December 23, 2019 the 2016 dinner theatre season has something for everyone. A brewery built on history at 1 fountain street in cambridge springs, pennsylvania.
If so, take control of this page now by clicking the link below. The riverside inn was destroyed by fire in the early morning of may 2, 2017. Book cambridge springs hotels close to top sights, landmarks, and popular restaurants, and discover what this fantastic destination is really all about. Dining riverside golf club cambridge springs pa special. Jun 19, 2006 edinboro, known for its university and lake, has been another popular vacation spot for more than 200 years. Jan 22, 2018 a history of the riverside inn is available at the societys museum, 26 federal st. Cambridge springs is located in northwestern pennsylvania, 25 miles south of erie.
May 19, 2017 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. We decided to go to riverside for my mothers 50th birthday. Riverside golf club cambridge springs pa special events venue. 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. The riverside inn was built in 1914 and quickly labeled the honeymoon hotel for its elegance. One year ago today, cambridge springs lost a piece of history when a kitchen fire transformed the 2yearold riverside inn into a smoldering. Cambridge springs and edinboro pa postcard history series.
This organization primarily operates in the resort hotel business industry within the hotels, rooming houses, camps, and. 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. The lots of this land were laid out according to the riverside plan. In addition to the intriguing relic, the riverside inn also boasts several hauntings. Through historic postcards, cambridge springs and edinboro invites readers to witness the past wonders of this beautiful area. Riverside inn and dinner theatre, 1 fountain ave, cambridge. The closest major airport is in erie, pa erierie intl.
Choose from a selection of hotels in cambridge springs. The riverside inn is the only remaining hotel from that era. 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. The riverside inn, built in 1888 around mineral springs, had become a. Around cambridge springs by sharon smith crisman and the. Serving a range of tasty food and drink, riverside inn in cambridge springs will have you thinking about seconds or thirds. In 1896 he homesteaded on dempsey creek, just west of lava hot springs, where he. The riverside inn was the first of many resorts to be built during that period. William richard godfrey who was known throughout his life as billy built the riverside hotel in 1914. Fullerton springs and hotel, cambridge springs, pa. Cambridge springs is now a charming, quiet town surrounded by farmland.
Make riverside a part of your next great golf getaway. 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. 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. The riverside inn, cambridge springs pa since 1885. 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 construction of these roads had brought business to the ferry and prosperity to the gearhart family. It was incorporated into the borough of cambridgeboro on april 3, 1866. Online menu of riverside inn, cambridge springs, pa. The riverside inn, cambridge springs, pennsylvania, u. Riverside inn cambridge springs pennsylvania real haunted. The riverside inn,cambridge springs,pennsylvania, u.
The rooms are individually decorated and offer a variety of accommodations. The riverside inn cambridge springs pa 1 fountain 16403. 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. Explore the most favored cambridge springs, pennsylvania motel and hotel rooms.
In 1903, cambridge springs was described in cutters guide as the great health and pleasure resort of pennsylvania. Find cheap andor discounted hotel rates in or near cambridge springs, pa for your corporate or personal leisure travel. Edinboro, known for its university and lake, has been another popular vacation spot for more than 200 years. Scott enterprises to build hotel on site of riverside inn. 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.
In cambridge springs, there are 2 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Contact ruth mccormick local history specialist 951. Riverside local history resource center main library, lower level 3581 mission inn avenue riverside, ca 92501 951. Skip to main content one fountain street, cambridge springs, pa 16403 814. View the menu for riverside inn and restaurants in cambridge springs, pa.
The town developed an academy that became a normal school, a college, and finally a university. The lounge boasts a sprawling view of our golf course and eighteenth green, and. Many of the new homes in riverside were foreclosed and sold in a sheriffs sale at onethird their value. Cambridge springs feels loss from riverside fire news erie, pa. Notorious riverside inn located in cambridge springs pa.
Crawford county mourns after fire wipes out historic resort. Located along us 6, the town was popular for its mineral springs in the late nineteenth century. Visitors can enjoy all that cambridge springs has to offer including the restaurants and shopping. Jul 12, 2014 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. Riverside inn in cambridge springs, pa virtual globetrotting. With the free wifi at riverside inn, you can surf the web and get some work done. The local history resource center is dedicated to the acquisition and preservation of all types of materials related to the history of riverside. He was born in salt lake city, utah in 1864 and died in lava hot springs in 1942. In 1804, a turnpike was also constructed to pottsville. It has been completely renovated to offer a quiet, relaxing and romantic atmosphere. Old pictures, photographs and postcards from family albums, old yearbooks, genealogy records and shoeboxes submitted by researchers like you. Josh sherretts, chairman of the crawford county historical society. Smoke rises out of the smoldering ruins of the riverside inn in cambridge springs.
Cambridge springsarea historical tornado activity is near pennsylvania state average. This organization primarily operates in the resort hotel business industry within the hotels, rooming houses, camps, and other lodging places sector. Cant wait to see you again a short story the riverside inn, cambridge springs, pa duration. Photos at the riverside inn now closed cambridge springs, pa. Cambridge springs pennsylvaniariverside inngolf course. The riverside inn cambridge springs, pa reverbnation.
The riverside inn was a hotel and dinner theater in cambridge springs, crawford county in the u. Top 10 hotels in cambridge springs, pennsylvania cancel. In 1790 a public road was laid out from sunbury to what was then known as gearharts ferry. Jun 30, 2014 cant wait to see you again a short story the riverside inn, cambridge springs, pa duration.
Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. It was listed on the national register of historic places in 1978. Walk through of the riverside inn in cambridge springs, pa. Riverside inn cambridge springs, pennsylvania wikipedia. In the late 1990s a lady visiting from america, was woken one night by the overwhelming smell of burning. Great riverside inn memories remain a year after devastating fire. Reverbnation is not affiliated with those trademark owners. Be sure to check out riverside inn s outdoor seating when the climate is right. Cambridge springs is a borough with home rule status in crawford county, pennsylvania, united states.
The riverside inn was a wooden, threestory hotel on the banks of french creek in cambridge springs, pennsylvania. Cambridge springs, pa residents, houses, and apartments details. 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. The local history resource center is dedicated to the acquisition and preservation of all types of materials related to the history. The inn at cambridge springs updated their cover photo. See more ideas about cambridge, family roots and crawford county. The village of cambridge was settled in 1822 and was named for the town of cambridge, massachusetts. Media in category riverside inn cambridge springs, pennsylvania the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. On the outside corner of the main and northwestern wings is a threestory, hipped roof tower. Be sure to check out riverside inns outdoor seating when the climate is right. 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.
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