Hotel Breakers facts for kids
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Hotel Breakers
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Formerly listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Aerial view of Hotel Breakers with the rotunda at the center, 1985
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| Location | Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio, United States |
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| Built | 1905 |
| Architect | Knox & Elliott |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, French Chateau |
| NRHP reference No. | 82003565 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | 1982 |
| Designated NHL | March 9, 1987 |
| Removed from NRHP | August 7, 2001 |
| Delisted NHL | August 7, 2001 |
The Hotel Breakers is a huge, old hotel right inside the Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio. It opened way back in 1905 and sits right on the beautiful shore of Lake Erie.
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A Look Back: How the Hotel Started
Back in the day, George A. Boeckling was in charge of Cedar Point. He thought that if people stayed longer, the park would make more money. At that time, Cedar Point only had two smaller hotels. They couldn't fit all the visitors who wanted to stay overnight.
So, Boeckling decided to build a really big hotel right on the beach. He wanted it to be the grandest hotel at Cedar Point. The Hotel Breakers opened on June 12, 1905. It had 600 rooms, and most of them had amazing views of Lake Erie.
Cool Features from the Past
Each room had running water, which was pretty fancy back then! One hundred rooms even had their own private bathrooms, which was very rare for hotels at that time. The hotel also had a large cafe that could seat 400 guests.
The hotel was designed by the Knox & Elliott company. Its style was inspired by beautiful castles Boeckling saw while traveling in France.
Inside, the lobby had special round seats that are still a tradition at Cedar Point today. The ceiling was made of fancy pressed tin, and the chandeliers were created by famous Tiffany artists.
The hotel offered many cool things for guests. They had imported wicker furniture and big brass beds. You could also find a manicurist, a doctor, a tailor, a barbershop, a news stand, an ice cream parlor, and a souvenir shop!
Right next to the lobby, there's a four-story rotunda. This is a round room with four levels of balconies. It's still there today! In the early 1900s, singers from the Metropolitan Opera would sometimes sing from these balconies, surprising everyone.
Growing Bigger Over Time
The hotel kept getting bigger over the years.
- In 1917, a new section was added, bringing the total number of rooms to over 700.
- In 1926, the Bon Air wing was added, making it 875 rooms.
- In 1935, the hotel was updated, and a new outdoor stage called the Tavern Terrace was built. It offered entertainment and drinks.
More recently, the hotel has had big updates:
- In 1995, the Breakers East section was added. This cost US$10,000,000 (equivalent to $19,205,067 in 2022) and included 206 new rooms and suites, plus meeting rooms and an outdoor pool.
- In 1999, the 10-story Breakers Tower was built. It has 230 rooms and suites, some with private balconies.
A Historic Landmark
The Hotel Breakers was once named a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1987. This means it was a very important historic place. However, in 1999, some older parts of the hotel were taken down. Because of these changes, the hotel's special historic landmark status was removed on August 7, 2001.
Recent Updates
Cedar Point announced big renovations for the hotel starting in 2013. These updates included repainting the hotel, replacing the roof, and remodeling the inside. These were the most expensive changes ever made at Cedar Point!
In 2018, the old Bon Air wing was replaced with a new 6-story tower called Breakers West. It looks like the original hotel but has modern features and connecting rooms for families. It also has its own outdoor pool and hot tub.
What You'll Find Inside
The hotel sits right on the one-mile beach that Cedar Point is famous for. It has 511 rooms and suites. Some rooms even have a fun Peanuts comic theme!
The hotel has two outdoor swimming pools and one indoor pool. Each pool also has a hot tub nearby where you can relax.
Inside the hotel, you'll find a conference center for meetings, and several shops, including Tommy Bahama. There are also many places to eat, like T.G.I. Friday's and Perkins Restaurant.
After the big remodel in 2014-2015, the hotel added even more cool places to eat and drink. They now have a Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurant, a new bar in the lobby, a Starbucks, a Domino's pizza kitchen for delivery, and a new bar right on the beach.
Gallery
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View of Hotel Breakers Tower from the beach
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Hotel Breakers Cedar Point Facing Beach Windows from Rotunda after 2014 Remodel
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Hotel Breakers Lobby Area after 2014 Remodel
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Hotel Breakers Cedar Point Beach Area after 2014 Remodel
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Hotel Breakers Cedar Point Rotunda After 2014 Remodel
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