The Ocean Side Hotel Magnolia Massachusetts Reed & Barton Silver Teapot For Sale

This piece is in very poor condition. Still it is extent and it is inscribed Ocean Side instead of Oceanside. Pieces of any kind from here are few and far between.

Built in 1878, the Oceanside Hotel in Magnolia, Massachusetts, was a premier 400-room,,,New England summer resort, often considered part of Boston’s \"Gold Coast\". Known for its celebrity guests likeLucille BallandJohn Philip Sousa, the hotel featured a jewelry storethat suffered a major heist in 1934. The hotel was destroyed by fire in 1958.

Key Historical Details

• Construction and Size:Built in 1878, it was considered the second largest hotel of its type in New England, featuring 400 rooms and catering to wealthy summer residents.
• The \"Golden Era\":During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it was a focal point for high society in the Magnolia village of Gloucester.
• The 1934 Jewelry Heist:On July 6, 1934, the hotel\'s Hodgson Kennard Jewelry Store branch was robbed by armed men who gagged employees and stole high-value items.
• Operation Changes:After the death of owner Mr. Upton, the property was purchased by the Magnolia Hotel Group, which operated it along with an annex (the former Hesperus House).
• The 1958 Fire:The hotel was completely destroyed by a fire in the early hours of a winter morning in 1958, bringing an end to the historic structure.

• Location:Located on the North Shore, Magnolia was a popular destination for tourists traveling by train, with the nearby Magnolia Station (formerly Kettle Cove) servicing visitors to the hotel.
• Famous Guests:The hotel welcomed notable figures such as movie star Lucille Ball, bandleader Sammy Eisen, and John Philip Sousa.
• The \"Fire Curse\":The hotel was one of several, large wooden, seaside hotels to fall victim to fire during this ear in the area.

You may wish to consider adding this lovely piece of history to your hotel silver, silver soldered, heavyweight type steamship, hotel silver, or restaurant ware collection.