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Lost Grand Hotels of Cleveland
During Cleveland's heyday, the world's most influential businessmen, politicians and entertainers flocked to America's sixth-largest city, enjoying the full hospitality of splendid hotels befitting a first-rate metropolis. Marked by architectural splendor, sumptuous design, technical innovation and world-class service, these grand palaces rose and fell with Cleveland's fortunes. From Teddy Roosevelt dining under the ornate chandeliers of the Hotel Hollenden's famed Crystal Ballroom to Bob Hope and Jack Benny cracking wise at the Alcazar's bar, Michael DeAloia adds atmosphere to seven of the most elegant and inviting Cleveland hotels to emerge in the early twentieth century. Only one of these legendary establishments hosts guests today. This revealing chronicle recaptures the golden age of Cleveland's power and prestige.
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Lost Grand Hotels of Cleveland
During Cleveland's heyday, the world's most influential businessmen, politicians and entertainers flocked to America's sixth-largest city, enjoying the full hospitality of splendid hotels befitting a first-rate metropolis. Marked by architectural splendor, sumptuous design, technical innovation and world-class service, these grand palaces rose and fell with Cleveland's fortunes. From Teddy Roosevelt dining under the ornate chandeliers of the Hotel Hollenden's famed Crystal Ballroom to Bob Hope and Jack Benny cracking wise at the Alcazar's bar, Michael DeAloia adds atmosphere to seven of the most elegant and inviting Cleveland hotels to emerge in the early twentieth century. Only one of these legendary establishments hosts guests today. This revealing chronicle recaptures the golden age of Cleveland's power and prestige.
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Lost Grand Hotels of Cleveland

Lost Grand Hotels of Cleveland

by Michael C. DeAloia
Lost Grand Hotels of Cleveland
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Lost Grand Hotels of Cleveland

Lost Grand Hotels of Cleveland

by Michael C. DeAloia

Overview

During Cleveland's heyday, the world's most influential businessmen, politicians and entertainers flocked to America's sixth-largest city, enjoying the full hospitality of splendid hotels befitting a first-rate metropolis. Marked by architectural splendor, sumptuous design, technical innovation and world-class service, these grand palaces rose and fell with Cleveland's fortunes. From Teddy Roosevelt dining under the ornate chandeliers of the Hotel Hollenden's famed Crystal Ballroom to Bob Hope and Jack Benny cracking wise at the Alcazar's bar, Michael DeAloia adds atmosphere to seven of the most elegant and inviting Cleveland hotels to emerge in the early twentieth century. Only one of these legendary establishments hosts guests today. This revealing chronicle recaptures the golden age of Cleveland's power and prestige.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781626196322
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date: 10/07/2014
Series: Landmarks
Pages: 160
Sales rank: 1,074,594
Product dimensions: 8.90(w) x 6.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Michael DeAloia is currently the tech columnist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer. He earned his MBA from Case Western Reserve University and his bachelor's degree from Xavier University. He is the author of Lost Cleveland, "? a short history of some of the leading architectural wonders of Cleveland, which was published by The History Press in 2010."

Table of Contents

Foreword John J. Grabowski 9

Preface 11

Acknowledgements 17

Alcazar Hotel 19

Allerton Hotel 27

Hotel Hollenden 45

Hotel Cleveland 81

Hotel Winton 101

Lake Shore Hotel 117

Hotel Statler 131

Notes 149

Index 153

About the Author 157

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