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Roswell Hotel’s Rise in Early 1900s Roswell
A.J. Crawford bought the Roswell Hotel near the train depot in 1905 and rebuilt it into a later century showplace. The hotel featured no tobacco or gambling, family style dining, and 87 bedrooms after additions. It served as a social hub for travelers, politicians, and local groups in Roswell, with elaborate architecture and a notable lobby.
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Roswell Hotel
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Roswell Daily Record Article, Dated Aug. 19, 1905, Stated That A.J. Crawford
L.A. Stevens
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Roswell Daily Record
North Virginia Avenue
Pecos Avenue
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