Stereoview

"817. Cascade House, Portage, N.Y."

"American Scenery"

1870's

This handcolored image is of the famous hotel that once stood on the east end of the famous Portage Bridge. It was built in 1853 by George Williams, and stood until September 14, 1969, when it was burned by vandals.

For more information, see our Glimpse of the Portage Bridge and Image 47.