The following was passed along to me from someone at ATC - from a note
that the Cogwswells had left when they were recently in Harpers Ferry.

January 1999

ATTENTION HIKERS

Many of our thousands of hikers who have stayed at our lodge have
expressed that they would love to own a place such as ours, now here is
a chance of a lifetime. After over 30 years operating the A.T. Lodge and
the A.T. Cafe, with great mixed emotions, have decided to sell them
both, as a package, as they are close by, to ?pack other? and to carry
on our fine tradition in hosting and serving hikers, we feel they must
be purchased by a hiking enthusiast. For further information, contact
Donald and Joan Cogswell, 81 N. Easter Island Cr., Englewood, FL 34223,
(941) 475-9151 or after May 10th, 33 Penobscot Ave., Millinocket, ME
04462 (207) 723-4321. 

Sincerely,

Don & Joan Cogswell

P.S. Our A.T. Lodge has 30 + rooms, including 6 bathrooms and 5
kitchens, as it is a 5-apt. house, bult by my wife's great grandparents
in 1902.  The restaurant, established about 70 years ago seats 60-65
patrons.  We registered approximately 600 hikers and campers at our
lodge last year. Best year at the restaurant in 21 years.