![]() In 2000, six new luxury “ Barnside Suites” were constructed in the former banquet hall where Williamstown Theatre Festival held its famous Cabaret. One actually passes through the 1896 House property when traveling to Williamstown via Route 7, the scenic corridor to it’s south. ![]() ![]() In 1995, The 1986 House Barn housing a restaurant was purchased and underwent a total structural and cosmetic rebirth, thereby remarrying the original properties and creating a complex of three buildings on 17 acres with brooks, ponds, and gardens. Upon completion of the original lodging structure, “Brookside”, a second lodging facility across the street became part of the “1896” family and was completely transformed and named “Pondside”. In 1985, the previous owners began what was to be a 17 year acquisition and renovation period. Sometime in 1970’s, the lodging portion and restaurant were sold separately and began operating separately. The draw was so great that a lodging facility was built in 1951 to accommodate the patrons. ![]() The 1896 House Inn, built in 1896 as a milking barn, complete with bull pen, was turned into a famous restaurant in 1939 and enjoyed an unparalleled reputation for excellence for approximately 40 years.
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