The picture on the left, shows the original Summit House, built in 1897.
The on the right shows the Summit House after the renovation of the Observation Deck in 1898.


A view of the Summit House, pre-renovation, from the
Easthampton Side of the Mountain.


A picture, sorry about the quality, of the Observation
Deck after the renovation.


Here's a wonderful picture of President and First Lady McKinley in
June of 1899 strolling along the Promenade Boardwalk of the
first Summit House. The McKinley's were in town to attend the graduation
of the President's Niece from Mt. Holyoke College.

The Seond Summit House!