"Mr. C.H. Dexter, formerly of the "Cliff House", San Francisco, announces to his friends and the public that he has leased the new and elegant Hotel recently erected by Ben Holladay, Esq., upon the site of the old Summer House, at Clatsop Beach. The house is elegantly furnished, and possesses all modern improvements. A large and spacious Dining Room, Billiard Room, extensive Parlors, Bath Rooms, Rooms en suite, etc., etc., all well arranged for the comfort of Guests. The Grounds are beautifully laid out. A half-mile Race Track, with Shell drive; Croquet Ground, Children's Play Ground, Swings, etc., etc. Boats upon the creek; plenty of Trout Fishing; a splendid Stable, with Saddle Horses for those who wish for Equestrian rides over the Beach; Bathing Houses, for Salt Water Bathing -- and, in fact, everything necessary for the Pleasure Seeker, the Tourist or the Invalid. Ocean, Mountain, Forest and River Scenery, combined, make this the finest Place of Resort in the World. The climate is equable -- never subject to extremes of heat or cold -- and one of the healthiest places upon the Globe. The Table will be unexcelled, and the subscriber pledges himself that nothing will be left undone for the pleasure and comfort of his Patrons. Terms moderate and satisfactory. CHARLES H. DEXTER."


Source:    "Tri-weekly Astorian", July 15, 1873, Astoria, Oregon.