Dutcher House, hotel, Pawling, New York, circa early 1900s

This postcard shows a photographed image of Dutcher House, a hotel in Pawling, New York, which was built in 1884 and owned by John B. Dutcher. The handwritten message was probably by a guest staying at the hotel who wrote "Dear Jetta, Mama and I arrived here last Sat. P.M. all well. Many thanks for gifts on June 2 very nice. Am expecting a letter. (Signed with initials) IET." The Dutcher House was built as an hotel but for three years served as temporary headquarters for a school; from 1907 through 1910 Pawling School owned and occupied the premises before moving to its permanent location. Joh... Mehr ...