The Unfinished Dream of the Pequehanna Inn
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The Unfinished Dream of the Pequehanna Inn
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The Pequehanna Inn: The Grand Hotel That Never Was.
High above the mouth of the Pequea Creek lie the moss-covered foundations of a dream that almost transformed the Susquehanna River gorge. In 1906, Lancaster builder John K. Hartman began constructing the Pequehanna Inn — a towering 384-room resort meant to be the crown jewel of a booming Pequea, complete with verandas, glass-domed dining halls, hilltop gardens, and breathtaking river views.
Then came disaster: a destroyed bridge, construction delays, financial collapse, and the death of a key backer. The project fell silent, leaving only stone walls and terraces hidden among the trees on Hartman Hill.
Today, the Pequehanna remains one of Lancaster County’s greatest “what-ifs”… a luxury resort that never opened its doors, yet still whispers from the ruins. This inaugural episode takes a deep dive into the project’s history.
Read more about the hotel’s fascinating history here.