James Hope lived in this location with his family until his death in 1892. After his death the gallery was operated by his family for a short time before it closed. James Hope’s work was moved down to the souvenir shop at the main entrance. Sudden rains in 1935 flooded Watkins Glen gorge, filling the gorge with water and taking out the iron and concrete infrastructure that existed. Homes and businesses along Glen Creek were badly damaged, including the gift shops that housed much of Hope’s artwork.
Locally, remaining James Hope paintings can be found in the Schuyler County Historical Museum, Watkins Glen Public Library, and Arnot Art Museum. Other paintings can also be found in Boston and New York City.