Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-08-15
VIRGINIA HOTEL,
John D. CRowLE, PROPRIETOR.

| JOHN d. CRowLE, PROPRIETOR.
This famous hostelry, long known
to travellers as the sOld Reliable" has
history running back almost half
century. Under her hospitable roof
many men famous in history have been
entertained. On its porch, with its
grand old Grecian columns have been
discussed themes of politics, war, bus
mess and love by the ancestors of the
present generation, many of whom
have passed away, but the old Virginia
still stands, and within her spacious
doors men of to day find the same hos
pitable entertainment as did their an
cestors,
The Virginia Hotel was built in the
year 1S47 by joint stock company, of
which Michael 6. Hartman was the
organizer. Mr.. Hartman built many of
the principal public buildings and pri-
vate residences of Stanton, among
which were the American Hotel, built
in 1856, the Opera House in 1874, and
a number of fine residences on East
Beverly street.
The architect of the ''Virginia' was
Edwin M. Taylor, who was for many
years Cashier of the old Valley Bank.
After the hotel was completed it was
conducted for many years by Messrs.
M G. Hartman and w. H. CARRIER,
who traded under the firm name of
Harman & CARRIER. They disposed of
the business to James A. McClung and
VIM. H. Peyton, who conducted the
business to about 1860. During the
war the portion now used as bar was
occupied by Capt E. T. Alberson as
an office Of the commissary depart
ment of the Confederate army. From
1860 to 1872, the hotel itself was man
aged at different times by 6. L. Pey-
ton, w. H. Peyton, Frazier Il Sales,
Scheffer & Booten and Mrs. Frederick
Scheffer On November 18th, 1872,
the present proprietor, John D. Crowle,
took possession of the house and made
many alterations and Improvements in
the building. The hotel is a substan-
tial four-story brick building with ia
cades of the old Grecian type, and the
veranda is a delightful place to en-
joy breezes that are waited from sur
rounding hill and mountain.
The location of the hotel is central
and convenient to the business portion
of the city, near the depots of the c.
& o. and the B. & O. railroads. A
spacious and pleasant dining room, to-
gether with handsome parlors and re-
ception rooms, are some of the most
pleasant features in connection with
the hotel. The Sample-rooms for COM
veniently located. The bar, connect
ed with the hotel, is stocked with a
fine line of wines, liquors and cigars,
while at the restaurant meals are serv-
ed at all hours.
The cuisine of this house is excel
lent, Mr. Alex H. Teabo, the popular
Steward of the house, bringing to his
aid in the management of this impor-
tant department that thorough knowl-
edge that is acquired only by years of
experience.
Mr.. John M. Carroll, who presides
over the register, is untirng in his eff
forts to attend the wants of the pa
irons and is always mindful of their
welfare His polished manner and
good fellowship have secured for him
the best legacy-firm and devoted
friends.
Mr.. John D. Crowle, the genial
owner and proprietor of this popular
hotel is an ideal host whose greatest
care is for the comfort of his guests.
Although by birth Marylander, yet
he is an enthusiastic Virginian; posses
ses in high degree the hospitality for
which citizens of the ''Old Dominion"
have long been noted. AS a citizen,
he is one of those who have labored
earnestly to advance the interests of
Staunton, and has been prominent in
all movements having that for their
object. He is member of the Coun-
Gil, for the past ten years has discharg-
ed ably the duties devolving upon
him in that important position. Mr.,
Crowle is also director of the Staun
ton Furniture Manufacturing Compa-
ny. the Baldwin District Fair Associa-
ton and the Staunton Shoe Manufac-
turing Company, and is also one of the
organizers and director of the Cliff
ton Force Involvement COMPANY,