Overlook Mountain House, Overlook Mountain, Woodstock, Ulster County

The Overlook Mountain House, located north of Woodstock near the summit of Overlook Mountain, first opened its doors to guests in 1871, was destroyed by fire in 1875, was rebuilt and reopened in 1878, only to be destroyed by fire again in 1923. What you see now are the remains of the attempted 3rd rebuilding that was never completed. At its height the Overlook Mountain House provided accommodations for approximately 300 guests and offered visitors the latest in modern conveniences and experiences.