OUR HISTORY
1880s: The Main House
The two country Victorian-style houses that make up the Inn have served the Saratoga community well over the years. The main house was built in the late 19th century by a Georgia lumber mill owner. He selected the spot as the most picturesque in the area due to its elevation and proximity to the springs. On a clear day, Saratoga Lake and the Green Mountains of Vermont were visible from the porch!
1910: McCarty Hospital
The property was subsequently sold to Dr. R.H. McCarty in the early 1900's. Dr. McCarty built the second house for his family, and established his practice in the main house. A generous sign of the times upon the center gable proclaimed: "The McCarty Hospital, Free to the Poor Tuesdays and Thursdays."
Photo credit: Michael Noonan Photography
1943: Russells Purchase Inn
In 1943, Charles Russell purchased the hospital and opened/operated it as a companion inn for his Hotel Russell in Franklin Square. Named The Washington Inn as a neighborly nod to the nearby Washington Baths (now the National Museum of Dance), the Inn welcomed guests for over forty years under the friendly direction of Charles's daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Joe Bokan.
(from left) Joe Bokan, Anne Russell Bokan
1985: 2nd Generation Takes Over
Joe and Anne's son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Kathy Bokan, take over as owner/opperators and continue their family tradition of "Saratoga hospitality at its hilltop best."
(from left) Kathleen Heavey Bokan, Anne Bokan, Joe Bokan Jr.
2007: "Anne's" Washington Inn
Joe and Kathy re-named The Washington Inn Anne's Washington Inn in honor of first generation innkeeper Anne.
(from left) Anne Bokan, Joe Bokan Jr.
Today
