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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1937
Page
11
The Hotel Washington lobby is described as restful and attractive with a long narrow 12 by 60 layout on the second floor. Burgundy and dark green chairs line the walls, tall floor lamps and ash trays sit between them, writing desks dot the wall, and a small spinet desk and chair await the traveling lady.
A Minneapolis Curtis Hotel lobby features colonial carpeting, a large radio, a front window view, and two chairs for reflection. Pictures on the walls include two inscribed from the Curtis Hotel collection. Host Mr. and Mrs. Sowden create a welcoming setting for guests sharing stories and evenings in the lobby.
Thirty eight telephones have been installed in the new Hotel Washington by Carl Haven and Art Swift for the Iowa Continental Telephone.
The COMPLETELY MODERN BATH hotel will house a comprehensive telephone network including one for every guest room with desk and wall sets. A switchboard in the hotel office will operate the telephones, making this a standout feature. Manager Charles Crane notes the hotel line will be No. 2 and a pay station No. 847 will also be installed.
The Bailey building becomes Hotel Washington fulfilling a multi year dream of Fred Welt. Welt arrived in 1924, bought the Colenso hotel and annex, led Washington civic efforts, and inspired community support for the new venture now operated by his daughter Mrs. Sowden and son in law. Colleagues included Chas. McGill Cliff Lahey Oo Long and FL Lynn.
Clarice Meek of the Journal staff gathered addresses and names of over 400 traveling salesmen after four days of calls on local stores. The paper will send a special Chamber of Commerce invitation to the list encouraging them to stay overnight. Those seeking information on traveling men were directed to Miss Meek.
The Hotel Washington presents feminine friendly appeal with homey rooms and thoughtful touches. Extras include towels and linens, washcloths in every room, varying color schemes, twin and adjoining rooms, and durable bedding, all aiming for a quiet, tasteful atmosphere that favors traveling families.
Charley Hennon M. K. Kelley Joe Lohberger and Art Glider led the carpentry work at the new hotel making steady progress. These men are well known in the trade and handled their part efficiently.
Hl. L. Collins of Omaha a Mae Shirt salesman stayed in Mt. Pleasant Washington overnight for the first time in fifteen years. He praised the new hotel noting its baths beds livability and courtesy and called the Wiefer heated garage the hotel garage. He said it compares favorably with any city of its size and congratulated the city on the progressive step.
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