Publication - Brochure, Lafayette Lodge

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Publication - Brochure, Lafayette Lodge

Lafayette Lodge Folder. Four-fold. Proprietor stated as F.O. Wells, who also owned the Weldon Hotel in Greenfield. At one point, Guy Bartlett worked for him. The Bartlett Hotel burned in late 1890s and was promptly rebuilt as the Worthington Inn (see 647I//#640) under proprietorship of A. W. Trow. Probably when Wells became proprietor, the name was changed to The Lafayette Lodge. Shows pictures of interior rooms and picture of the back showing casino as dining room. 'There are plenty of places to eat, but only a few places to dine. Dine at Lafayette Lodge and be convinced.' On reverse side, a chart of the three floors. Also includes newspaper clippings reporting fire on Feb. 27, 1928 '....stiff west wind...treatened to carry the fire through the entire village'. Damage estimated at $55,000 - insured for $30,000.'

Papers

22.9 x 39.4 cm (9 x 15.5 in)

1900/1933

2007-03-25

Box 30a

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