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History of the Sugar Hill Inn in the White Mountains

The Sugar Hill Inn started as a small farmhouse built by the
Oakes family in 1789. As one of the early settling families in
the Sugar Hill area, they are counted among the score of hearty
and independent folks who came into the White Mountains of
New Hampshire in search of a better life. This traditional New
England house was built of post and beam construction and
relied on handsome fireplaces in the principal rooms for heat.

In 1924, when a large addition to the original house was added,
it began operation as the Caramat Inn. In the 1950's three two-room
cottages were built in a cluster on a knoll just west of the main
building. Some of the area's most breathtaking views can be
seen from these guest rooms and porches. In 1972, the Inn
was renamed the Sugar Hill Inn.

In May 2006, entrepreneur Steve Allen purchased the inn and
moved with his daughter, Sara, to fulfill his dream of owning
an inn. With a strong culinary background, Steve has significantly
invested to upgrade the inn with such amenities as an in-ground
pool, central air-conditioning, new furnishings and interior decorating.