Travelers Hotel facts for kids
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Travelers Hotel
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The Travelers Hotel, East Liverpool, Ohio
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 Location in Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Location | 115 E. Fourth St., East Liverpool, Ohio |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1908 |
| Architect | Metsch, Cassius |
| MPS | East Liverpool Central Business District MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 86001718 |
| Added to NRHP | July 15, 1986 |
The Travelers Hotel is a historic building in East Liverpool, Ohio. It was built in 1907 and had 105 rooms for guests. This hotel is special because it's one of the few old hotels along the Ohio River that still faces the water. Its first name was the Landora.
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A Look Back at the Travelers Hotel
The Travelers Hotel opened its doors in 1908. It was designed by Cassius Metsch, a local architect. He also designed the YMCA building in East Liverpool. The main entrance to the hotel was first located on the corner of Crook Alley and East Fourth Street.
Over the years, the hotel grew bigger. In 1910, a large room for parties and a kitchen were added. A new section was built at the back of the hotel in 1915. Later, in 1927, another kitchen and a room called the 'Jigger' room were built.
The Sample Room
The hotel also had a special "Sample Room." This was a place where traveling salespeople could show off their products. Today, this Sample Room is used as a small banquet room for events.
Famous Visitors at the Hotel
Many famous people stayed at the Travelers Hotel. The Ceramic Theater was right across the street. Performers from the theater often chose to stay at the hotel.
Some of the well-known guests included:
- Blackstone the magician
- Musician Paul Whiteman
- The Marine Band
- The Roger Wagner Chorale
FBI Headquarters
In 1934, a famous event happened at the hotel. The FBI was looking for a person named Pretty Boy Floyd. Special Agent Melvin Purvis from the FBI used the Travelers Hotel as his main office during this time. Pretty Boy Floyd was found in nearby Clarkson, Ohio.
Bringing the Hotel Back to Life
The Travelers Hotel was updated in the 1980s. This was a special project to restore its historical look. During this renovation, parts from other old buildings in the area were used. For example, the lights in the lobby came from the Moore building. The fancy brass door guards and handles were taken from the King-Ealls Hardware building.
The hotel was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in July 1986. This list helps protect important historical places.
