Captain Murphy was the first owner of the property in 1842. Captain Murphy was known as a master navigator of the "Mighty Mo" and docked many a steamboat at the Port of Weston. In 1845 George Belt purchased the property and built this beautiful federal style home. From 1845 to 1889 George served as Mayor and proprietor of the International Hotel which later burned to the ground in 1858. The house was then sold to Captain Traver who had two daughters, one of whom was very artistic and spent most of her days in a wheelchair creating charcoal and oil paintings. The only one remaining can be seen on the fireplace hearth of the Sitting Room depicting boats sailing on the waters.
When the steamboat era ended in the late 1800s, the home was owned by Mr. Julius Rumpel, a prominent Weston business man, who owned the phone company, tobacco warehouses, local bar, and hardware store. And in 1904, shot his best friend, Dr. Simpson. More of the story can be shared during your stay at the Inn. Later purchased by the Bless family who also owned and operated Weston's only newspaper, "Weston Chronicle." Over time, the home fell into disrepair and was begging for some love.
