The George Washington Hotel (Winchester, Virginia)

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The George Washington Hotel
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The George Washington Hotel, Winchester, Virginia
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Location103 E. Piccadilly Street, Winchester, Virginia
Coordinates 39°11′8.5″N78°9′46.9″W / 39.185694°N 78.163028°W / 39.185694; -78.163028
Built1924, 1929, 1950/1951
ArchitectClarence L. Harding; Marcellus Wright
Architectural styleColonial Revival, Classical Revival
NRHP reference No. 10000383 [1]
VLR No.138-0042-0919
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJune 24, 2010
Designated VLRMarch 18, 2010 [2]

The George Washington Hotel is a historic hotel located in downtown Winchester, Virginia. It was built in 1924 by The American Hotel Corporation, as part of their "Colonial Chain" of hotels. Like many hotels of the era, the property was built in close proximity of a B&O train station and was constructed to provide lodging to railroad passengers. [3]

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History

Early years

Opened in 1924, the five-story hotel was originally built in the shape of an "L", with a rear one-story kitchen wing. It contained 102 rooms and 45 baths. The lowest level contained a barber-shop, cafeteria, candy shop and men's furnishing shop. In 1929, an additional wing was added to the hotel, providing 50 more guestrooms and giving the structure the shape of a "C". [3] In 1950 the hotel was remodeled to include a Howard Johnson's restaurant. [3] The George Washington was the headquarters of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Notable guests include Lucille Ball, Jack Dempsey among many others.

Decline

With the construction of interstate highways and the dominance of cars, railroad travel began to decline. This contributed to the closure of the hotel in 1978. It operated as a retirement home - The George Washington Home for Adults - from 1978 to 1993. The property then remained vacant for eleven years.

Restoration

In 2004, the George Washington was purchased and restored, reopening in April 2008. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. [1] It has 90 guestrooms, an indoor pool and hot tub, fitness room, restaurant "Georges Food And Spirits". The hotel is managed by Wyndham Hotels as The George Washington – A Wyndham Grand Hotel. [3]

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