"Mr. Charles A. Whittaker opened his new house for boarders in 1868. The spot selected for this summer hotel was an ideal one. Situated three fourths of a mile west of the Post Office, it stands on an elevation commanding a beautiful view of the surrounding country with forest, orchard and mowing land in close proximity, and was appropriately named " Mt. Pleasant House." The business proved so successful that Mr. Whittaker built extensive additions in 1875. Other enlargements were made from time to time until from forty to sixty guests were accommodated. Mr. Moses C. Goodnow, son-in-law of Mr. Whittaker, took charge of the business in 1879 until 1908.

After this a portion of the house was let to different parties for the summer months. In the spring of 1912 Mr. Goodnow sold the property to Edward C. and Harry S. Whitney of Worcester, who made radical changes in the premises. They moved a portion of the house to an adjoining lot where Edward C. spent the greater part of the year. Harry Whitney then remodeled the main house and he occupied this delightful country home for year."

"This hotel is delightfully situated in the midst of a farm of 150 acres. The house itself stands on a lawn surrounded by a beautiful grove, and though charmingly retired from tile main road, is so situated as to catch the cool southwesterly breezes. This is in every respect a truly comfortable home, and has borne a high reputation for over twenty years. It has fifty-five well furnished rooms, and its genial proprietor, Mr. C. A. Whittaker, makes the comfort of his guests his constant study."