Lot 106

RARE Antique c. 1889 Blue Mountain Lake Stage & Transportation Co. Brass Baggage #199 North Creek to Prospect House Stagecoach Luggage Tags w/ Leather Holder

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RARE Antique c. 1889 Blue Mountain Lake Stage & Transportation Co. Brass Baggage #199 North Creek to Prospect House Stagecoach Luggage Tags w/ Leather Holder

Current Bid: $50

(1 Bid)

February 2, 2026 5:00 PM EST
Live Auction
Canandaigua, NY, US

Description:

Blue Mountain Lake Stage and Transportation Co. Adirondack Mts., NY. The tag is marked W.W. Wilcox, Chicago. The Prospect House was constructed as an expansion of the Ordway House, a modest structure built on Prospect Point in Blue Mountain Lake. The finished product opened during the summer of 1882, and was considered to be one of the most magnificent of all resort hotels. The 4.5-story building was built in the Queen Anne style, and included a remarkably spacious interior. What made the Prospect House most unique is that it was the first hotel in the world that had electric lights in every room. In fact, the wiring was even installed by Thomas Edison himself. America's elite flocked to the Prospect House to enjoy the resident orchestra, lakefront views, and other amenities, which included a bowling alley, a billiard room, a library, a physicians office, a pharmacy, and a restaurant. The hotel was built by Frederick Durant, whose railroad tycoon uncle, Thomas, constructed the Adirondack Railroad to help transport guests to their destination in Blue Mountain Lake. Unfortunately, the railroad also led to increased competition from other hotels in the area, which threatened the Prospect House's success. High operating costs, the financial panic of 1893, and the occurrence of two cases of typhoid fever in the building led the Prospect House to be closed in 1903. The once magnificent structure stood vacant until it was torn down in 1915, but its legacy as a pillar of electrical engineering lives on. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

  • Dimensions: 1-5/8" long tags
  • Condition: Good - Very Good Condition

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $49 $5
$50 $99 $5
$100 $199 $10
$200 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $2,999 $100
$3,000 + $250