"Daniel Howe enlarged a farm house formerly owned by Micah Hobbs at the base of Wachusett and probably began taking summer boarders at that time. In 1859 Samuel C. and Moses H. Bullard bought the property of Mr. Howe, built a barn and opened the Mountain House to the public. They added a story to the main house, and built an additional wing in 1880's. This enabled them to accommodate about one hundred guests.

Mr. Samuel Bullard died in 1887 and his brother Moses H. continued the business until he sold to Gilbert A. Derby of Fitchburg in 1894. Mr. Derby conducted the hotel for nine years. The property changed owners several times until it was purchased by George E. Doherty of Somerville in the spring of 1914.

He opened the house to the public in June. The house was burned July 11, 1914."

"This favorite summer resort is situated on the eastern slope of Wachusett Mountain, in Princeton, one of the most charming locations in the town. From its high elevation, the air is pure and bracing, and the evenings of the warmest days are uniformly cool and delightful. While overlooking a wide extent of varied scenery, its immediate environs abound in picturesque views and beautiful drives.

From this high elevation, 1,300 feet, there is seldom dew upon the grass, and it is perfectly free from the humid air and mosquitoes so annoying in other places.

The table at this popular house is abundantly supplied, and its time-honored landlord, Mr. M. H. Bullard, and his good family, are always on the alert for the comfort of their numerous guests."