West Lake Shore Road

This house was built in 1876 by Erastus Huntington, one of the Island's leading citizens and operator of the Island's general store. In 1905, Frederina Hamilton opened the residence as "The Inn" to serve summer visitors. It remained an "hotel/boarding house" until about 1940 when Capt. Franc Hamilton and his wife, Katherine, established their residence here.

Frank Hamilton was a long-time Great Lakes ship captain, skippering the ARROW, CHIPPAWA, and PUT-IN-BAY, as well as a local businessman. Ire is perhaps best known as the preeminent historian of early Great Lakes ships and shipping.

This 19th century Italianate-styled "cottage" has been reserved and preserved by the present owners for the enjoyment  of summer guests.

From Kelleys Island, A Tour Guide