Historic Hotels of America Adds 12 Members
OCTOBER 1, 2007. National Trust Historic Hotels of America announces the addition of 12 new members. This selection brings the program's total membership to 212 hotels, representing 39 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
"This collection of 12 hotels represents a variety of American travel experiences," said Thierry Roch, executive director of National Trust Historic Hotels of America, "from the wild west in California to the serene coast of Maine and in big cities and small towns. We are delighted to add these hotels to Historic Hotels of America."
Here's a sampling of interesting facts highlighting the history and architecture of the hotels as well as personalities who have walked through the doors.
The Golden Gate Saloon at The Holbrooke Hotel in Grass Valley, Calif., dates to the 1850s and is reputedly the oldest continually operating saloon west of the Mississippi.
The original glass windows of the Crystal Ballroom at the Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford Springs, Pa., have been etched by the diamond rings of brides married at the resort, some dating back to the mid-19th century.
Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, Va., opened in 1939 as one of the two original hotels envisioned by John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
To view the complete release and a description of each property visit www.historichotels.org
New members:
The Holbrooke Hotel in Grass Valley, Calif.
The Brazilian Court in Palm Beach, Fla.
Newagen Seaside Inn in Southport, Maine
The Jefferson Clinton Hotel in Syracuse, N.Y.
Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford Springs, Pa.
Lancaster Arts Hotel in Lancaster, Pa.
Hotel Fauch`ere, Milford, Pa.
Independence Park Hotel in Philadelphia
Warwick Melrose Hotel in Dallas
Tazewell Hotel & Suites in Norfolk, Va.
Hawthorn Hotel & Suites at the Governor Dinwiddie in Portsmouth, Va.
Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, Va.
A program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Historic Hotels of America is a marketing association. To qualify for membership, hotels must be at least 50 years old, listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or recognized locally as having historic significance. Established in 1989 with 32 original hotel members, Historic Hotels of America recognizes and promotes these hotels for their historic integrity, architectural quality and outstanding preservation efforts made by owners and managers.
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