Patten's Hotel

"'Sandy' Patten has staked out land for a hotel site directly opposite the G. I. & S. depot and stone is being drawn for the foundation."

"Town Talk," Ithaca Daily Journal, October 11, 1878, 4.

Multi-Family Construction: ; 
Roof of Main Structure: Non-combustible; 
Additional Sections: Section 1 back left (SW) corner, 1 story, non-combustible roof / Section 2 back center (W), 1 story, non-combustible / Section 3 back of Section 2 (W), 1 story, shingle roof; 
Porches: Porch 1 wraparound front and left side (ES), 1 story, shingle roof / Porch 2 back (W), 1 story, non-combustible roof; 
Outbuildings: Outbuilding 1, 1 story, shingle roof "ice" / Stable 1, two stories, shingle roof, attached to Outbuilding 1; 
Other: Sanborn 1910: "#1826 W Buffalo / #202 Brindley St ;

“The Sandy Patten hotel has been removed from its former location opposite the Lehigh Valley station and is well on the way to its new site at the foot of West Hill, where it will be remodeled as a dwelling.”

“Terse City News,” Ithaca Daily Journal, February 20, 1913, 7, accessed May 5, 2025, https://www.nyshistoricnewspapers.org/?a=d&d=idj19130220-01.1.7

“The Common Council last night officially approved of the extensive improvements which are contemplated by the Lehigh Valley Railroad in the lower yards. The improvements, it is estimated, will cost $100,0000.

Attorney Fordyce A. Cobb, of Cobb, McAllister and Feinberg, appeared before the Council on behalf of the railroad company…

In outlining the plans of the Lehigh Valley, Mr. Cobb said in part:

‘About a year ago the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company commenced to make plans toward the improving of the conditions that exist at their station at the Inlet. They commenced to purchase property one [sic] Brindley street, west and north of their depot. They have purchased all of the houses north of West Mill street that faced Brindley street. They made arrangements with Mrs. Williams to acquire a ninety-foot strip west of the present station and also purchased the old Patten Hotel, west of the station.’

After explaining what the railroad wanted of the Council, Mr. Cobb continued: ‘The strip of land, as asked for, is desired so the Lehigh can put in three additional tracks to the west of their station, enabling trains on the Auburn division to enter the city directly from the north, going straight to the station. This will abolish the crossings on Fulton street at Mill, Buffalo, Seneca, and State street. This extra trackage is imperative….’”

“Council Favors Lehigh Valley Depot Changes,” Ithaca Journal, May 22, 1913, 6, accessed May 5, 2025, https://www.nyshistoricnewspapers.org/?a=d&d=idj19130522-01.1.6