The Ocean House Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The Honorable Governor Donald L. Carcieri; Ocean House Owners, Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Royce; President and Managing Director, Daniel Hostettler; Investors expected to attend
What: After a $140 million rebuild and restoration, the Ocean House, a luxury Victorian-era seaside resort, will celebrate its grand re-opening. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at the historic resort to commemorate the return of one of Rhode Island’s most renowned treasures and offer a first look at the revived property.
When:Â Today, Thursday, May 20, 2010
Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:25 p.m.
Where: The Ocean House
1 Bluff Avenue
Watch Hill, RI 02891
(401) 584-7000
Who: The Honorable Governor Donald L. Carcieri; Ocean House Owners, Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Royce; President and Managing Director, Daniel Hostettler; Ocean House investors, management and employees; business and community leaders from across the state will be in attendance.
Interviews: The Honorable Governor Donald L. Carcieri; Ocean House Owners, Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Royce; President and Managing Director, Daniel Hostettler; investors and Ocean House representatives may be arranged.
Visuals: Cameras will be allowed on-site to document the ceremony as well as inside the Ocean House for a first look at the completed property
Why: By way of history, the resort is known for its warm, yellow façade and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. It originally opened in 1868 and has been home to generations of families and guests who have enjoyed the warm hospitality. In 2004, when engineers confirmed that salvaging the building was not an option, a group of passionate summer residents sought to preserve the Ocean House under the leadership of Mr. Charles Royce. They have been faithfully replicating the historic property and have salvaged some 5,000 artifacts. More than 300 people were employed during the five-year multi-million dollar restoration. In addition to creating jobs in Rhode Island, the Ocean House project is committed to increasing local and state tourism.