Lot 136

RARE Antique c. 1889 Blue Mountain Lake Stage & Transportation Co. Brass Baggage #28 North Creek to Merwins Blue Mountain Lake House Stagecoach Luggage Tags w/ Leather Holder

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RARE Antique c. 1889 Blue Mountain Lake Stage & Transportation Co. Brass Baggage #28 North Creek to Merwins Blue Mountain Lake 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. Merwin's Blue Mountain House was a historic, rustic resort built by M. Tyler Merwin starting in 1874 high above Blue Mountain Lake in the Adirondacks, evolving from early cottages to a significant hotel for early tourists, and its grounds now host the Adirondack Experience museum, which preserves parts of the site, including the historic Log Hotel and pavilions reflecting the original resort's era. Founder: M. Tyler Merwin (or Tyler M. Merwin) began building accommodations on the site in 1874, creating an early Adirondack summer destination. The original small lodges expanded into a larger hotel, accommodating guests and attracting tourism to the region. The site became the foundation for the Adirondack Museum, now the Adirondack Experience (The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake). 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