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Historic
Nathaniel Morris Inn
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The Nathaniel Morris Inn was built in 1882 by William Longstreet and
subsequently occupied by Gilbert Marcellus in 1890.
Both men are considered among the Town’s Founders.
The Nathaniel Morris Inn is featured on Manasquan’s Historical
Register and was recognized in 1986 by the Manasquan Historical
Society as one of the ‘Centennial Homes’ of Manasquan.
Our Inn has a varied and colorful history. In the
1930s, the Inn was known as the "Spruce House" Restaurant and Tea
Room’. Rooms were available by the night, and the Spruce House
became a favorite stopover and lodging place for soldiers, sailors
and travelers during both of the great wars.
It has also been the summer ‘cottage’ of a wealthy
Philadelphia family, a dress factory, a milliner’s shop, a private
residence, and now,
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