This particular 3-story apartment house played an important role in providing needed lodging for many of the workmen who over the early
years of development played a part in the actual building and construction of Stone Harbor. This image was discovered at the Stone Harbor Museum archives. We are most fortunate to have access to this valuable repository of photographs, newspapers, post cards, memorabilia, etc. That being said, “The Ellsworth Apartments” were located at “90th Street near Third Avenue, on lots 99, 100, 101, block 89; 30
exceptionally well-furnished bedrooms, electric lights, steam heat, porcelain baths; large, light cool dining room, where excellent home-cooked means are served. Moderate rates”. This establishment offered the American Plan to renters which included all three meals,
breakfast, lunch and dinner for the length of the stay. Generally the nightly rates ($2.00 up) for this specific full board plan were higher but offered a good value for the money and of course added convenience. The meals were usually served as buffets offering a wide selection of choices.
Some additional hotels and institutions providing lodging at Stone Harbor at this time included The Big Stick, Harbor Inn, and of course the Shelter Haven Hotel. As we progress with more of these accounts in the future, rest assured that these 3 hotels along with several
others will be featured and highlighted. One thing has become quite apparent to me as I have been writing these Stone Harbor articles is that many of my readers seem to especially enjoy seeing and learning about houses and other buildings that played a role in shaping
the town’s early history. These tangible images of houses and buildings are often very relatable for many of our readers/viewers due to causal or personal firsthand connections and associations.