How often does the lobby of a hotel become an intriguing part of the experience of visiting a destination? When it comes to the Harbor Hotel Collection properties located in upstate New York, the answer is three. Guests entering the hotels first see magnificent pillars constructed of perfectly cut and fitted stones that echo the rocks and boulders outside. Eons ago they were moved to the area by Ice Age glaciers and deposited there when the climate warmed. Touches of roughly cut untreated wood speak of nearby stretches of lush forests. They also serve as tangible reminders of the fact that from the mid-19th century into the early 20th century the town of Jamestown was nicknamed “Furniture Capital of the World” because of the thriving industry that was developed there. Vintage photographs that line the lobby walls add to the hotel’s history. They portray a variety of intriguing aspects of …