The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-03-26
DWIGHT HOUSE HOTEL TOLEDO.

In common with others, it has been
our privlege-now, for some twelve
months past-to indulge the excellent
accommodation and home comforts 80
long Characteristic of this excellent
house. Established some six years ago,
the early success of the house was far
from that which has characterized the
worthy efforts of its present proprietor
the past two years-and at pre-
sent it certainly ranks, with unlimited pa
tronage, among the most prominent in
stitutions of the rapidly growing city of
Toledo. Mine host, A. A. Allen, is gen
tleman thoroughly acquainted with, and
adapted to, the efficient conduct of such
an institution, having had many years
experience in the business, while Mrs.
Allen, equally competent and devotedto
the supervision of the prescribed duties
of hostess, is withal lady universally
esteemed for her diligence and attention
in theinterest of guests. When succeed
ed to by the present proprietary, the
house only boosted of some 35 rooms,
all told, and of the general condition of
the business it is undesirable to attempt
a comparison-suffice it to say, that af-
ter a thorough overhauling, painting,
papering and in fact re-furnishing, with
the addition of some seventeen rooms,
it soon grew in public favor to an extent
commensurate with its improved appear
ance and increased accommodations.
Some idea of the extensive building
forming the subject of our sketch above,
may be derived from the following de-
scription: It contains splendid sample
room, handsomely furnished ladies' re-
ception room, private parlors, spacious
reading room, with every facility for con-
ducting correspondence, very fine din
ing hall, with sufficient sleeping apart
ments to complete an aggregate of 81
rooms in the house. The Office, cloak
room, &C., are conveniently fitted, and
'busses run to and from every train.
Originally Mr.. Allen was assisted by
Mr.. w. Fl. Benson, as managing clerk
in Toledo, a gentleman of whom we, and
we believe almost every other guest,
have many pleasurable recollections-
but he has been transferred TO another
excellent hotel run by Mr.. Allen, at Clam
Lake, Mich, being succeeded in Toledo
by Mr.. T. w. Bainbridge, who has real
ly become an equal favorite and compe-
tent deputy in the execution of his i'm
lportant ttrust-Mr Allen not unfrequent-
ly being absent at Clam Lake, for sever
al weeks at time. In regard to the
spread at the Dwight House, nothing is
ever found wanting at the tables to con-
stitute a first class repast-breakfast, din
ner or supper. From the courteous
assistant clerk, Mr.. Knox, every attend
ant in the house is conspicuous for civil.
ity and attentions. Indeed, for a two
dollar and a half per day house, we are
satisfied none in the state can surpass it.
We hear, however, still further exten.
sions and improvements are in contem-
plation, and will probably be executed
this season-but we shall duly notice
them as they assume completion. Fol
the present we viii conclude by saying
whether personally or with a family
you may have occasion to visit Toledo
here you viii find the most comfortable
well-conducted, and yet inexpensive
hotel for first class accommodations thai
Toledo can boast.