In 1910, the year following its establishment, the King Philip Tavern of Lakeville was heralded as a "new breathing spot of the most attractive sort". Despite the fact that it was leveled by fire a century ago, the iconic King Philip Tavern has become a significant part of Lakeville's social history. The story of the tavern which was originally a private residence owned by the Washburn family and later by Fred C. Hinds of Newton who transformed it into a summer estate known as "Hindsmere", embodies the deep history of the town. It may in fact be argued that to a certain degree the story of the King Philip Tavern is the story of Lakeville.

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