Sixty years ago this week (June 23, 1952) - the Deer Park was destroyed by fire, right before it was to open for it's 65th summer season.
At that time, it was owned and operated by the Grimm and Derocher families of Newton, Mass. It is my understanding that owners Norman Grimm and Larry Durocher were best friends who had roomed together at Harvard University and also brother's in law as Mr. Grimm had married Mr. Durocher's sister.
Many of New Hampshire's grand hotels were lost to fire during this time due to their wood frame construction and lack of sprinkler protection.
Other hotels fell into decline because of costs involved in upkeep and were vacated and later demolished.
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