Located in Lakewood, NY, HatTea's building has a rich history, dating back to the 1800s. It has undergone many changes over time, serving different functions while maintaining its historical character. Now, HatTea's is a pleasant venue for casual dining, private parties, and afternoon teas.
Historical Photos
The house was built around 1880-1890 and featured several elements of the Queen Victorian architecture including the multi-paned stained glass panes in one window and in the 2 exterior doors. Note the kids having a snowball fight in the front,
1901 - the addition on right has been added to the house.
The Buss family lived in the house pictured in 1896. Front row: Adelbert, father, Helen and Emma, mother. Back row: Claude, Fred, Ralph and Harry.
Emma Buss on washing day.
Helen and Harry with Dick, the cat, and Fanny, the dog.
Restoration Photos
SOLD! Finally....February, 2023
There's the infamous "doll in the window" that freaked out young & old alike.
A better view of "Dolly"
The doll in the window. Note the vintage bra she is wearing. She met an untimely demise in the trash!
Bye, bye, baby. Baby goodbye.
The original entry to the house looking into the biggest room downstairs.
The original bathroom with two doors and drop ceiling.
The stairs were in the kitchen. The little door led to the basement.
The stairs were treacherous. There were three doors off this stairway.
The main room upstairs facing Fairmount.
The main room upstairs with 2 little doors and two big doors. These were removed and replaced with an archway.
The small bedroom upstairs facing Fairmount.
Harriet in demolition mode.
This is where the original staircase came up when the house was first built which was replaced by the stairs in the kitchen. This is now a storage room.
The squirrels loved it here and left numerous deposits.
Lots of horse hair in the plaster. No insulation in the entire house.
Rotten outside wall in what is now the kitchen.
The original back door that was hidden under paneling.
The main room in the process of being gutted.