Historic Washington hotels old days to modern era
A survey of Washington DC hotels from the early republic era through the 19th century notes Gadsbys and the Metropolitan among famed inns. It highlights Langs Hotel, the Great Hotel later Blodgett’s, the Queen’s, the Willards, the Arlington, the St Charles, the Kirkwood, the Raleigh, and the National, Willard complexes and notable guests, prices, and the evolution of lodging as the city grew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gadstiy
Secretary of War
Lafayette
Gadaby
Committee of Arrangements
le Fayette
Franklin House
W. W. Seaton
Queen's Hotel
Ghueby’s
Willard
Arlington
Ebbitt
Gadsby'a
Metropolitan
Williamson
Wilsons
Cox
Congress
Huntington
Washington City
L'Enfant
Georgetown
Hix Country
Lang
Beiz’s
Atteot
Tible
Davis
SidKeon's
Endister
Southland
T J Simmon
St. Charles Hotel
Capitol
Pennsylvania Avenue
Third Street
Hunt
Thomas Jefferson
Senate
Gorman
Bo Charles
Andy Johnson
St. Charles
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
Marth van Buren
John
Calhoun
Andrew Jackson
Seustor
Batroom
Kirkwood House
Twelfth Street
Johnson
Lincoln
Atzerodt
Raleigh
National
Historic Washington hotels and notable guests described
A detailed, period style overview of Washington hotels including the Dolly Madigan House later named, the Balaton, the Ralston, Ardmore, Hotel Evelyn, and nearby landmarks. It notes notable guests and officials, management by Mrs. Virginia Ralston Garlinger, and renovations and services supporting government and Congressional visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cepitol
B Streets
Capital
Ralston
Washington
Virginia Ralston Garlinger
Congress
Historic Washington Hotels Through the 19th Century
The article traces names and fates of major Capitol hotels from the Mansion House to the New Varoum. It notes National Hotel’s 1826 opening by John Gadsby, famed guests like Henry Clay, and price of one dollar with meals. It covers Ebbitt House era, newspaper row, and the Regent, Randall, and other inns, noting renovations, ownership, and notable visitors including lawmakers and diplomats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Catlass
Blulgets
Interior Department
General Post Office
Tania
Histiwet
America
Union’ Pacific Hotel
Blodwett's Hotel
Watts
Huraumh
Pat
Wignall
Philadelphia
Washington
Congress
Pennsylveaia Avenue
Ninth] Street
Conrad & McMin’s
New Jersey Avenue
Franklin House
Twenty-Heet Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
William
Williamson's
Fuller's
Willams
John Gadsby
National Hotel
Sixth Street
Gadsbys
National
Henry Clay
Stephen A. Douglas
Mexaner H. Stevens
Lewis Cash
Nalion
Ebbitt House
Riess
Arlinston
Shorelm
Normandie
Arnum
Raleigh
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 led by Will H. Chandlee
A Washington based drawing school promoted by Will H. Chandlee argues that natural talent is not required to become an illustrator or cartoonist. He cites practical use of pencil and paper, not sign language, as effective in conveying ideas. His forthcoming literature presents a frank, persuasive case to attract pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washngton
Will H. Chandlee
Washington
Chandlee
Keeley Cure Advertised Amid Debate Over Permanency
The Keeley advertisement argues the cure’s permanency with fewer relapse claims, noting some drinkers resume use not from craving but other reasons. The piece discusses weather strip origins and notes Burch appointed district general manager with Detroit offices and a transfer to Washington, as well as Pete the Baltic police connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TH. Shomboriin Weather 3
Detroit
Mic
Wood Buren
Bond
Hax
Annus
Burch
Washington
Pete
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THE
Shoreham
Washington, D
John T. Devine
Walk of the
White Horse
Treasury
STATE
TAR and Navy
Washington, D.C
C Street
S. E
E. A. Bennett
Prop
United States Capitol
Congressional Library
Union
Dolly Madison
Mass. Ave. N. W
Highland Terrace
Poona
Avenue N. W
White House Grounds
U. S. ‘Treasury
Washington, D. C
Artica
Union Hatton
W. Wheeler
Neo Loewe
Fourteenth Street
N.W
the Davisons’ Dancing
Academy
Med
Tuewang
Smd
Edward T. Davison
Manonat Rifles Armory
National Rifles Armory
Niewepaprehaphive
Queen's
du Green
New Willard
John Strothers
Skersham
United Sites
Morton
John T. Divine
Ima
Montros
Tuto
Hotet
Dolly’ Madison
Judge Wylen
Cairo
Rosa
Sixteenth
Streets
New Varnum Hotel
Stewart
California
Joe Wheeler
Gunston Hall
Balaton
Ardmore Hotel
Pennsylvania
Avenue
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
Regent Hostelry
United States Government
Coast Survey
Law
Franklin
Inet
United
Europe
Orient
Postoffice Tower
Geyer's Palm Garden
Ana Drux
Keeley
G F. Schutt
RDC
Wn. Catto
Montrose
Hatel
Moat Central
Vabie Hateath
K Streets
N. W
F. Qhier
13Th St
NY. Ave
Telephone
Ardmore
Bown
F.C. Jackson
Arizona
North
Capitol St
Colon Station
United States Storage Co
16Th Street
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