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| Belly’s Mountain View Inn, originally
established as Safford’s Grand View Cottage in the 1890’s,
has had a storied history in the community. |
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Myron and Orphelia (better known as Mike
and Orpha) Safford started the popular hostelry. The Safford’s
enjoyed a large patronage for many years and were well known for their
meals and hospitality.
Mike assisted greatly in the building
of the Union Protestant Church and consequently both Mike and Orpha
gave much of their time to the Church.
Mike was also a good violinist and was
in demand for dances all around the area.
Orpha passed away in 1936 and Mike in
1941. (1)
Ownership has passed through several hands
since, until Terry “Belly” Bellinger purchased it in January
2003. He embarked on an eight-month renovation project and eventually
opened the doors for business on August 29, 2003.
Times have changed and faces have changed,
but Belly and his staff look forward to meeting you and providing you
with a place known for great food, drink and fun, all served up with
Mountain View Hospitality.
(1) “Water Over The Dam at Mountain
View in The Adirondacks” written by Floy S. Hyde.
