"There are few homes in America more attractively situated than the property of Mrs. Charles S. Guthrie, in New London, CT. This is the embodiment of the ideas of what a house should be."
- American Homes and Gardens, September 1912.

See Also:
Historical Timeline
Harry Rodvogin

The Lighthouse Inn Resort was built in 1902 as the grand summer home of steel magnate Charles S. Guthrie. Originally called Meadow Court for the Wildflowers surrounding it, the home commanded a breathtaking view of Long Island Sound. The mansion was designed by noted architect William Emerson of Boston while the formal grounds were conceived by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who also designed Central Park. Meadow Court became a popular destination for social events and a private retreat for film stars including Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.

Meadow Court began operating as an Inn in 1927, and was renamed for the nearby New London Harbor Light. The Lighthouse Inn Resort is a member of the Prestigious Historic Hotels of America. "There are few homes in America more attractively situated than the property of Mrs. Charles S. Guthrie, in New London, CT. This is the embodiment of the ideas of what a house should be." - American Homes and Gardens, September 1912.