FREDONIA, N.Y. — The historic White Inn in Fredonia is up for sale.
The White Inn, which is patterned after an Italian villa, is located on Main Street in the village.
County officials hope the prospective buyer will be interested in restoring the inn, which is one of the older hotels/dining establishments in the county to its former glory.
"The opportunity to purchase this unique property coincides with the ongoing transformation of Chautauqua County. The National Comedy Center in Jamestown is attracting world-class tourists and widespread media attention," said Mark Geise, deputy county executive for Economic Development and chief executive officer of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency/Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation.
Guise also adds other development in the county is helping drive the economic momentum.
"The recently constructed Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron; the Lodge at Chautauqua Lake now under construction in Mayville; Wells Enterprises purchase and major investment in Fieldbrook Foods; significant investment in Fredonia’s downtown Park; and the soon-to-be completed Athenex Biotech Plant in Dunkirk are just a few of the major projects underway that serve as testament to the economic momentum driving Chautauqua County forward. The new owner of The White Inn will participate in and benefit from this dynamic trajectory," he said.
The inn was built by the White family as a home in 1868. It was expanded and opened to guests in 1920. Officials say many of the buildings original architectural details have been preserved, including: tin ceilings, numerous fireplaces, cornices, and wainscoting.
There are 24 fully furnished guest rooms and suites filled with antiques, a large dining room, banquet room, lounge, and expansive kitchen area on the first floor.
The home is currently owned by JG Funding.
