Excerpt from The Arcade Hotel Guide: For the Use of Strangers Visiting Philadelphia, Containing an Account of Places of Interest, Public Buildings, Churches, Places of Amusement, and With Directions for Visiting the Same
It will be observed that the building is but three stories high, and that the second and third stories are those used as the Hotel. It follows, then, that to reach the highest rooms it is only necessary to mount one flight of stairs. This is an important matter, and so considered by most travelers.
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Excerpt from The Arcade Hotel Guide: For the Use of Strangers Visiting Philadelphia, Containing an Account of Places of Interest, Public Buildings, Churches, Places of Amusement, and With Directions for Visiting the Same
Sir:
J. D. Brown, Proprietor of the Arcade Hotel, presents, with his compliments, this copy of the "Arcade Hotel Guide to Places of Interest in Philadelphia," for your acceptance. The gift may appear to you of no great value; nevertheless you may find it to amply repay you for the trouble of a careful perusal, particularly if you are visiting Philadelphia for the first time, and are desirous of visiting its notable places. It will tell you where these places are, how to get to them, and what the visit will cost you.
Your first inquiry will naturally be as to the most desirable Hotel to stop at, and the answer is as naturally given: "The Arcade Hotel." Again, you ask why? Read the following description of the Arcade Hotel, and the enumeration of its advantages in the several points of convenience, comfort, and economy over the other Hotels; then stop there once, and you will never have occasion to repeat the inquiry.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a revealing glimpse into the history of Philadelphia's Arcade Hotel. A grand establishment that was once a popular destination for travelers and businessmen alike. The author offers a detailed description of the hotel, its amenities, and its significance to the city's history and the development of the hotel industry as a whole. Through a combination of historical research and personal anecdotes, the author paints a vivid picture of what life was like in this iconic hotel during the 19th century. The book also explores the broader context of the hotel industry in the United States, providing insights into its growth and evolution. Ultimately, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Philadelphia, the hotel industry, or the social and cultural landscape of the 19th century United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332101696_0
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