Ocean House, one of New England’s few remaining Victorian-era hotels, reopened in June after a five-year, 0 million reconstruction. Originally built on its bluff-top perch in 1868, the Watch Hill, R.I., resort thrived as a summer retreat for city dwellers throughout the 20th century. By 2003, however, maintenance on the …

Ocean House, one of New England’s few remaining Victorian-era hotels, reopened in June after a five-year, 0 million reconstruction. Originally built on its bluff-top perch in 1868, the Watch Hill, R.I., resort thrived as a summer retreat for city dwellers throughout the 20th century. By 2003, however, maintenance on the …