Local History: The Grand Resort Hotel Era at the Isles of Shoals

Hear tales that inspired the building of the renowned Appledore House on Hog Island and the rivaling Oceanic Hotel across the harbor on Star Island. Find out why hundreds of people along the Eastern seaboard and beyond packed their steamer trunks and spent the summer at one of these Isle of Shoals resort hotels in the 19th century. Discover how flames destroyed the original hotels, and investigate the legacy of one of New England’s handful of remaining Victorian resort hotels, the second Oceanic, surrounded by the sea at the Isles of Shoals.

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Ann Beattie is an educator with a fascination for the Isles of Shoals and its rich history. She combs through historical records, salt cod recipes, and journals of Shoalers in an effort to capture and revive the unique stories that bring Shoals history to life. Ann is a former president of the Isles of Shoals Historical and Research Association and has served as a Board member of the Portsmouth Athenaeum. She leads tours of the Shoals and hosts history programs on Star Island. Ann always has an intriguing tale to tell about a place so magical it will steal your heart.