Driving along Route 30 in Sudbury, your eyes will undoubtedly be drawn to the old, abandoned building on the side of the road just south of the village center. Many people have wondered about this place called the Hyde Manor, and we’re here to tell you a few things we know about its past. While this was once a hotel with the finest of furnishings and amenities, nature is now reclaiming the once flourishing property. In fact, it’s harder to see now as the overgrowth is more obstructive than years past. Let’s take a look at this abandoned hotel in VT.

The Hyde Manor was built in the 1700s and was a popular tavern and stagecoach stop between Albany, NY and Montreal.

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The hotel was purchased by Pitt W. Hyde in 1801 who expanded the property and began utilizing a mineral spring which supposedly had restorative properties.

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A fire broke out in 1861 and Pitt’s son, James, rebuilt the main house that can be seen today.

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Over the years, the complex grew and amenities such as a bowling alley, dance hall, and, in 1909, a nine-hole golf course were added.

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With its fine craftsmanship and many amenities, it’s no surprise why this was a major summer resort destination.

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But as the passage of time changed, so did the pastimes and favorite destinations of the public and the demand for the Hyde Manor wasn’t what it used to be.

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The hotel sold out of the Hyde Family in 1962 and closed its doors in 1973, although spring water was still bottled on the property.

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This massive building is now just a shadow of what it was during its heyday, but we still find this building intriguing and pay our respects to its past.

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The front of the building has recently collapsed, and we’d love it if any of the readers can share pictures as abandoned places are incredibly intriguing… But use caution if you are exploring and please respect any places that are on private property on any excursion.

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Abandoned places are a favorite for photographers, so grab your camera and take this road trip to Vermont’s most abandoned places.

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