Since the 1920's the Birdseye plant has sat on Pavilion Beach. It was a result of Clarence Birdseye's then new innovation, the process of frozen foods. Back then Gloucester was on the forefront of new innovations that eventually changed the world. Soon every home had a refrigerator and foods from every part of the world was available any time of the year. As in technology things change and by the late 1970's transportation changed as refrigerated containers and trailers meant that the frozen food process didn't need to be close to the food source. This doomed the Birdseye plant, without having direct dockage and situated on a beach no other marine use could be found. The plant sat virtually empty for almost 20 years. The property has been reborn, the new Beauport Hotel now is ready to take Gloucester on a new journey. A venue that will provide the business infrastructure this city was lacking. More foot traffic for downtown and 3 layers of taxes (meals, room and property) for the city's coffers.
The other day I was able to walk the halls and look around. Decorated with photos of old time Gloucester this place is stunning. Both the setting and the hotel itself compliment each other. In other words it's a photographers dream!
The old Birdseye Plant.
Beauport Hotel
Entrance
Front bench
Lobby
Stairwell
sitting area
Lounge
Ballroom
Another view.
Terrace
Looking towards Ten Pound Island.
Another terrace view.
The Greasy Pole!
From Fort Square.
Dune grass plantings.
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3 comments:
I just love your pictures.
What a beautiful hotel. Love your pictures. Thanks for sharing.
Lynda in Michigan.
Really beautiful and elegant. Thank you so much for sharing, and warm greetings from Montreal, Canada.
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