John & Esther Faughnan
1909
1909
Jim Dolan & Judy & Deb
Hazen 1954
Hazen 1954
Lillian Hazen 1940's
Al & Judy Hazen
1950's
1950's
May 6, 1948
Shanley Dinning Room
Shanley Dinning Room
May 6, 1948
Shanley Dinning Room
Shanley Dinning Room
Shanley Family Easter 1906
James Shanley & Friends 1914
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A post-card setting of the Shawanugunk Mountains views from the
distance, in a sleepy little hamlet of the historic Hudson Valley,
exists Napanoch's "follies"; the Shanley Hotel. No matter where you
seem to go, someone had a great time at the Shanley's and would be
no stretch of one's imagination as to say " it was the Hudson Valley's
hot spot too!"
distance, in a sleepy little hamlet of the historic Hudson Valley,
exists Napanoch's "follies"; the Shanley Hotel. No matter where you
seem to go, someone had a great time at the Shanley's and would be
no stretch of one's imagination as to say " it was the Hudson Valley's
hot spot too!"
1845 claiming in the local the hotel area
with fine food and new area with fine
food and new furnishings.
furnishings.
In 1851, it became Hungerford's Hotel,
rending that their hotel was "one of the
most beautiful and commodious public
houses to be found in any section of the
country".
Several owners later, Adolgh Wagner, a
popular landlord, bought the hotel in
January of 1887. On March 18, 1895
trouble came. A house nearby caught
on fire; it spread to the hotel, burning it
down to the foundation. Diligently, by
September, the new frame was up and
in November, it was open to the public
once again.
with fine food and new area with fine
food and new furnishings.
furnishings.
In 1851, it became Hungerford's Hotel,
rending that their hotel was "one of the
most beautiful and commodious public
houses to be found in any section of the
country".
Several owners later, Adolgh Wagner, a
popular landlord, bought the hotel in
January of 1887. On March 18, 1895
trouble came. A house nearby caught
on fire; it spread to the hotel, burning it
down to the foundation. Diligently, by
September, the new frame was up and
in November, it was open to the public
once again.
There had been many owners since
than but the one who seemed to have
placed The Napanoch Hotel on 'the
map', was James Louis Shanley. He was
born in Ireland on October (Halloween)
31,1874; and moved with his family to
New York City. James and his brothers
were successful business men, opening
many elegant restaurants and Hotels
across the country. For health reasons
he moved upstate and purchased the
hotel on October 1, 1906.
than but the one who seemed to have
placed The Napanoch Hotel on 'the
map', was James Louis Shanley. He was
born in Ireland on October (Halloween)
31,1874; and moved with his family to
New York City. James and his brothers
were successful business men, opening
many elegant restaurants and Hotels
across the country. For health reasons
he moved upstate and purchased the
hotel on October 1, 1906.
//The Colonial Hotel & Neighboring
building
building
James Shanley was a gallant man and
well loved in the community. On April
26,1910, James married Beatrice
Rowley. The town turned out for an
'good old time skimmer-ton' ,with a
grand parade welcoming back the
honey-mooners from Washington D.C.
The Shanley's welcomed everyone, with
entertainment, card and domino
torments, as well as glorious parties
and holding special events. In 1908 he
added on a bowling alley to the
building along with a billiard room and
Barber Shop.
The rich and famous were also fans of
the Shanleys. Thomas Edison and
Eleanor Roosevelt were frequent
guests and close friends. The Shanley's
attended the Inaugural Ball in
Washington for President Franklin D.
Roosevelt. Eleanor Roosevelt took
particular care on making the
arrangements. In 1933, Eleanor and
her friend motored from Rosco to Hyde
Park, stopping at the Shanley's for a
social visit.
well loved in the community. On April
26,1910, James married Beatrice
Rowley. The town turned out for an
'good old time skimmer-ton' ,with a
grand parade welcoming back the
honey-mooners from Washington D.C.
The Shanley's welcomed everyone, with
entertainment, card and domino
torments, as well as glorious parties
and holding special events. In 1908 he
added on a bowling alley to the
building along with a billiard room and
Barber Shop.
The rich and famous were also fans of
the Shanleys. Thomas Edison and
Eleanor Roosevelt were frequent
guests and close friends. The Shanley's
attended the Inaugural Ball in
Washington for President Franklin D.
Roosevelt. Eleanor Roosevelt took
particular care on making the
arrangements. In 1933, Eleanor and
her friend motored from Rosco to Hyde
Park, stopping at the Shanley's for a
social visit.
1932 brought the "Prohibition
Era". The Hotel was certainly
no stranger to raids. While
restoring the hotel, we came
across secret rooms and
hallways going no where, giving
us every indication of an
"speak-easy". Hidden upstairs
seemingly separated from the
building, are small rooms
magnificently decorated with
tin ceilings and walls. The
rooms were used as a bordello ,
deluxe suite and latter as a
family residence.
Cheerful times were without it's
hardships and the hotel had
their share. Mrs. Beatrice
Shanley borne three children,
all of which die within nine
months of birth. Beatrice was
known for her high-tea's and
social card parties. Extravagant
perfumes, priceless jewelry, and
fancy clothing adorned her
petite figure. Garnished on her
Victorian bed were sheets made
of satin and silk. "A Lady" they
would call her.
Mrs. Shanley's
sister, Esther Faughman, and
brother in-law, John
Faughman, lived in an
adjoining apartment. Esther
was a beautiful women with a
big heart. She had existed a
lonely life, yearning for her
friends and family back home in
New York City. Patiently she
waited by the mahogany
telephone booth each day
wishing the phone would ring.
Sadly, she died giving birth to
the third child leaving her
precious little girls for Esther
and James to raise.
Era". The Hotel was certainly
no stranger to raids. While
restoring the hotel, we came
across secret rooms and
hallways going no where, giving
us every indication of an
"speak-easy". Hidden upstairs
seemingly separated from the
building, are small rooms
magnificently decorated with
tin ceilings and walls. The
rooms were used as a bordello ,
deluxe suite and latter as a
family residence.
Cheerful times were without it's
hardships and the hotel had
their share. Mrs. Beatrice
Shanley borne three children,
all of which die within nine
months of birth. Beatrice was
known for her high-tea's and
social card parties. Extravagant
perfumes, priceless jewelry, and
fancy clothing adorned her
petite figure. Garnished on her
Victorian bed were sheets made
of satin and silk. "A Lady" they
would call her.
Mrs. Shanley's
sister, Esther Faughman, and
brother in-law, John
Faughman, lived in an
adjoining apartment. Esther
was a beautiful women with a
big heart. She had existed a
lonely life, yearning for her
friends and family back home in
New York City. Patiently she
waited by the mahogany
telephone booth each day
wishing the phone would ring.
Sadly, she died giving birth to
the third child leaving her
precious little girls for Esther
and James to raise.
pioneers: Cynthia and Salvatore Nicosia salvaging
it's glorious salvaging it's glorious memories and
atoning it's noble heritage once again.noble
heritage once again. once again..
it's glorious salvaging it's glorious memories and
atoning it's noble heritage once again.noble
heritage once again. once again..
The hotel's Barber suffered tragedy likewise, when his 4
year old daughter drowned in the well. There were several
other accidental deaths, missing persons and rumors of
murder through out the years.
year old daughter drowned in the well. There were several
other accidental deaths, missing persons and rumors of
murder through out the years.
The future belongs to those
who believe in the beauty
of their dreams.
Eleanor Roosevelt
who believe in the beauty
of their dreams.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Copyright 2007. Shanley Hotel. All Rights Reserved
The Historic Shanley Hotel
It's Colorful Past!
From the late 1800's to the early 1900's the Shanley Hotel
was a summer vacation destination and had been the resting
stop on the railroad for many a weary traveler. It was the
towns favorite watering hole and home for the hard workers
during the D&H Canal to the Industrial age.
was a summer vacation destination and had been the resting
stop on the railroad for many a weary traveler. It was the
towns favorite watering hole and home for the hard workers
during the D&H Canal to the Industrial age.
by FrancisColgan (1950'S)
An dedicated patent at the
Shanley Hotel.
An dedicated patent at the
Shanley Hotel.
In 1937, the community had
suffered a great lost, James
Shanley endured a heart attack and
died August 26th. He was an
willing suppporter and a generous
contributor rendering a strong
benefit to his town. Several priest
attended to his funeral services.
Among the many expressions of
sorrow and sympathy sent from far
and near to Mrs. Shanley, was one
from Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt,
wife of the President of the United
States. Mrs. Roosevelt sent flowers
to Mrs. Shanley and in a
accompaning letter expressed
regret that she had not known of
Mr. Shanley's death in time so that
she might have attended the
funeral.
After James death, the
establishment seemed to be too
much for Mrs. Shanley to handle.
In 1944, she sold the hotel to Mr. Al
Hazen and moved back to NYC.
Strangely astonishing, Al Hazen
was born and had died the same
days (different years) as James
Shanley.
Ownership has changed hands
repeatedly soon after, leaving the
hotel in distress. Presently, in the
HISTORY BOOK OF THE SHANLEY
HOTEL, are the new deditcated
suffered a great lost, James
Shanley endured a heart attack and
died August 26th. He was an
willing suppporter and a generous
contributor rendering a strong
benefit to his town. Several priest
attended to his funeral services.
Among the many expressions of
sorrow and sympathy sent from far
and near to Mrs. Shanley, was one
from Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt,
wife of the President of the United
States. Mrs. Roosevelt sent flowers
to Mrs. Shanley and in a
accompaning letter expressed
regret that she had not known of
Mr. Shanley's death in time so that
she might have attended the
funeral.
After James death, the
establishment seemed to be too
much for Mrs. Shanley to handle.
In 1944, she sold the hotel to Mr. Al
Hazen and moved back to NYC.
Strangely astonishing, Al Hazen
was born and had died the same
days (different years) as James
Shanley.
Ownership has changed hands
repeatedly soon after, leaving the
hotel in distress. Presently, in the
HISTORY BOOK OF THE SHANLEY
HOTEL, are the new deditcated