The Red Lion Inn history

Historically speaking, Federal architecture dominated American cities and towns during the nation’s formative years, which historians best identify as lasting from 1780 to 1840.

Before joining IT&T, he was the Resident Manager of the Americana Hotel (1842 Rooms), General Manager of the Drake Hotel (680 Rooms) and General Manager of the Summit Hotel (762 Rooms), all in New York City.

4, 1850, Longfellow purchased the adjoining 36 ½ acres from his father-in-law for $2,800.

Over time, the Inn changed hands many times and in 1862 Charles and Mert Plumb began a ninety-year family ownership dynasty.

In 1873, following a succession of owners, the Inn was purchased by Mr. and Mrs.

By 1884, it was known as the Stockbridge House and had been enlarged to accommodate 100 guests.

But tragedy struck in 1896, when a structural accident compromised the Stockbridge House.

Having lived all around the county, Rockwell evenutally decided to settle in Stockbridge in 1953.

THE RED LION INN was built by Marge and Larry Burdick in 1962.

The doors opened in mid-February 1963.

1967: Famous artist and Stockbridge native Norman Rockwell immortalized the Red Lion Inn within his greater painting, Stockbridge Mainstreet at Christmas.

In 1968, Stockbridge residents Jack and Jane Fitzpatrick bought the property.

On May 29, 1969, the Inn was opened for year-round business for the first time.

In 1974, several nearby buildings, including the former village firehouse, were purchased to be used as guesthouses.

IN 1980, THE BURDICKS sold the Red Lion Inn.

In November 2000, The Red Lion was purchased by a new group of locals.

2013: Jane Fitzpatrick passed away, leaving The Red Lion Inn to her daughter, Nancy Fitzpatrick, and her granddaughter, Sarah Eustis.