Lost grand hotels of Cleveland
By: Michael DeAloia
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Charleston, SC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 158
ISBN-13: 9781626196322
Subjects: Hotels; History; Historic hotels; Social life and customs; Buildings, structures; TRAVEL / Hotels, Inns & Hostels
Description: "The history behind the grand hotels of Cleveland's past and how the hotel industry's fortunes run parallel to those of the city"--

"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"--
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Foreword / by John J. Grabowski; title: Alcazar Hotel; title: Allerton Hotel; title: Hotel Hollenden; title: Hotel Cleveland; title: Hotel Winton; title: Lake Shore Hotel; title: Hotel Statler.