Washington hotels and inns of early days described
A historical survey recalls Washingtons early hostels from Gadsbys and the Metropolitan to Blodgetts and Langs. It notes prices, notable guests, and the role of hotels in shaping the capital during the 18th and 19th centuries, including the Capitol cornerstone era and key figures who frequented these establishments.
Washington Hotels and Notable Guests of an Era
The piece details several Washington hotels including the Balaton on North Capitol and B streets, the Ralston, Ardmore, and Evelyn. It notes notable guests such as Senator Stewart of California, Gen Joe Wheeler, and government officials, plus hotel histories, ownership changes, and evolving purposes from fancy houses to family hotels and stay inns.
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Stewart
California
Joe Wheeler
Gunston Hall
Balaton
Cepitol
B Streets
Capital
Ralston
Washington
Virginia Ralston Garlinger
Congress
A History of Washingtons Noted Hotels Through Time
The article traces famed Washington lodging houses from Mansion House through National Hotel to The Regent and New Varoum. It notes name changes, notable guests like Henry Clay, Stephen A. Douglas, and Vanderlip, and describes interiors, era shifts, and the hotels' roles in national life.
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Davis
SidKeoWn
Endister
Southland
T J Simmon
Washington
Congress
St. Charles Hotel
Capitol
Pennsylvania Avenue
Third Street
Hunt
Thomas Jefferson
Senate
Gorman
Atsix
Bo Charles
Andy Johnson
St. Charles
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
Marth van Buren
John
Calhoun
Andrew Jackson
Seastor
Kirkwood House
Twelfth Street
Johnson
Lincoln
Atzerott
Raleigh
National
Willard
Williamson's
Fuller's
Willams
John Gadsby
National Hotel
Sixth Street
Gadsbys
Stephen A. Douglas
Mexaner H. Stevens
Lewis Cash
Nalion
Ebbitt House
Riess
Arlinston
Shorelm
Normandie
Arnum
Ebbite
McKinlay
Regent
Filleenti Street
Pennayl+ vanta avenue
Mr. Webb
Quartermaster General
Wat Department
Randall House
R. FB. Murphy
Regen W. Wheeler
Q. G. Staples
Feene
Reading
National Capital
White House
Pennsylvania, Avenue
Washington drawing school promoted by Will H. Chandlee
A Washington based drawing school gains promotion by cartoonist Will H. Chandlee. He argues that artistic talent can be learned, noting that many use pencil and paper rather than sign language to convey ideas with credible results. His upcoming literature promises frank, convincing arguments to attract students.
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Washngton
Will H. Chandlee
Washington
Chandlee
Keeley Cure Ad Is Noted For Its Claims And Controversy
The Keeley Mustiintest advertises the Keeley Cure claiming success while noting relapse among some patients. The text discusses skepticism about permanent sobriety, citing calls for clearer evidence of efficacy and differences from other treatments. A Detroit Weather Strip Company update names Burch as general manager for the district and outlines office management changes.
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Ana Drux
Keeley
TH. Shomboriin Weather 3
Detroit
Mic
Wood Buren
Bond
Hax
Annus
Burch
Washington
Pete
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Frankdli
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Lefayette
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Committee of Arrangements
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Franklin House
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Georgetown
Hix Country
Lang
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Atteot
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Blulgets
Interior Department
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Tania
Hisiiwet
America
Union’ Pacific Hotel
Blodwett
Pennsylveaia Avenue
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Conrad & McMin’s
William O'Neil
Pegey Nell
John Henry Eaton
Andy Jackson
Washlauton Society
Jlater
Gadsby’s Hotel
Queen's
du Green
New Willard
John Strothers
Skersham
Tme
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Morton
John T. Divine
Ima
Montros
Tuto
Hotet
Dolly’ Madison
Judge Wyles
Cairo
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New Varnum Hotel
Ardmore Hotel
Pennsylvania
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Dedekoven's Stag Hotel
Evelyn
New York Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Leo Osdakoven
Tenovatis
Masonic Temple
William Catto
Vander Tip
Leager
New York
Senatora Jfeller
Werner
Chamberlain
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Coast Survey
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Inet
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Europe
Orient
Postoffice Tower
Geyer's Palm Garden
G F. Schutt
RDC
Wn. Catto
Montrose
Hatel
Moat Central
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K Streets
N. W
F. Qhier
13Th St
NY. Ave
Telephone
Ardmore
Bown
F.C. Jackson
Arizona
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Capitol St
Colon Station
United States Storage Co
16Th Street