The Travelers Hotel



Originally built in the late 1800's the Travelers was called the Landora. Owned by Thomas Lounds the hotel has seen very few owners over the last century. It is currently owned by Ray Trevalene. If you have never met Ray you are missing out. He is a very positive person with a great attitude and that is what has made him successful.The plans that he had for the hotel really never materialized. There was never enough in the local economy to support something of that magnitude. Even today Ray still wants the best for this city and realizes the value of the local buildings and the history here. Even though he lives out of the area he still owns and operates the Hot Dog Shop here in town and is involved in the one in Girard. He has a very clear vision of what this town could become. He is very knowledgeable about local history and is interesting to talk to.
He let the same group that has been photographing buildings around town into the hotel to photograph it one Saturday morning. There is not really a history lesson to tell you about here just a look at how the hotel sits today. It was a neat place to get into and take a look. It was the first time I had ever been in there. I hope you enjoy the pictures as much as I did.

As of early October the Travelers has a new tenant. Scott college of cosmetology has opened and is a full service beauty school. The owner is Joe Mamone and also owns another Scott college in Wheeling. They have invested a lot of time and money into the new college here and I hope it has great success. It is great to see things moving into the city instead of out of it.



One of many photos on the tables of the restaurant Crockery City Cafe located on the ground floor of the hotel. This is a picture of Pretty Boy Floyd's death mask. All of the tables had local pictures under glass some of which the Historical Society did not have.



  A look at the main entrance on the oldest part of the building. The check in service desk and main lobby.



  This marble and the cage with it came from the First National Bank on Washington street.

A view down the hallway of the third floor.

  We were allowed on the roof to take pictures. You can see the back of the Crooks building and the small door that opens up to the roof.

Looking from the top of Travelers towards the clock tower.

Some of the tile floors in the main lobby.

Mystery gift in mailbox 204. I really do not know how long this has been there.



A view of the main lobby.

For more pictures inside and out go to :

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