[2] The current Georgian style complex was built in 1932, funded by a donation from the widow and daughter of mining engineer and PEA alumnus William Boyce Thompson.

[4] It sits on land purchased for the academy in 1890 from PEA alumnus William P. Chadwick by Edward F. Gale and that year's graduating class.

[5] Over the years, the inn has hosted events for several New Hampshire presidential primary candidates.

[6][7][8][9] In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the inn temporarily closed to visitors and was converted into additional housing for academy students.

[3] Hay Creek Hotels acquired the lease in June 2007 and conducted a $5 million renovation, which upgraded the rooms, lobby, restaurant, and amenities.