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Sippican Casino and Hotel

"...The house that would eventually become the Sippican Hotel was originally built in 1794 as a two-story farm house owned by Timothy Hiller. In 1864, the farmhouse was converted into the Bay View House, and the third floor was added. In 1882, an additional wing was built, and then another four-story addition came to fruition in 1907.

...the Sippican Casino was – in the days of illegal gambling – actually a place for music, entertainment, and relaxation. The casino in question harbored a red roof and rambling verandas on three sides. It faced the ocean and offered tennis courts, music, and dancing in the second-floor ballroom..."
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