Historic Cape Cod

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The old Cummaquid Inn in the late 60s or early 70s, later known as Anthony's. Dr. Gorham Bacon, a prominent physician in New York, built this "cottage" overlooking Mill Pond around 1900 on the Yarmouth Port town line. It became an inn in the late 1940s or early 50s, then later the Cummaquid Inn.

Roadhouse Café is back!

Originally opened in 1981 by Dave Colombo, the café soon became a jazz hub, featuring performances by Colombo's father, the legendary trumpeter Lou Colombo. Even Tony Bennett was a frequent guest. Now, under the new ownership of Ricky Conrado, the iconic spot has been reopened.

Constructed around 1870, the Baxter-Hallett House was part of a fashionable residential neighborhood on Main Street’s East End, near a bustling commercial area. By the mid-20th century, as commercial activity expanded, many homes in the area were converted to businesses. The property became the Sail Loft Motel in the mid-1950s, with two additional units added in 1957 and 1958. Most recently it served as Cascade Motor Lodge. Despite being located within a local historic district, this 150-year-old building was sadly demolished this week.

[Photographs: MACRIS, BRN.1493]

Have you visited the Edward Gorey House?

The Edward Gorey House is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the life and works of Edward Gorey, an acclaimed American author, illustrator, playwright, and set and costume designer. In 1979, Gorey purchased a historic 200-year-old sea captain’s house located in Yarmouth Port. Following his death in 2000, the house was transformed into a museum that honors his creative legacy and his commitment to animal welfare. It's a truly unique experience.