| Hotel Du Pont Contributor(s): Arat, Joanna L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738597562 ISBN-13: 9780738597560 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - Business & Economics | Corporate & Business History - General - Business & Economics | Industries - Hospitality, Travel & Tourism |
| Dewey: 975.1 |
| LCCN: 2012937684 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Locality - Wilmington-Newark, Delaware-MD - Geographic Orientation - Delaware - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Over the course of 100 years, the prestigious Hotel du Pont has welcomed future and former presidents, first ladies, world leaders, Nobel Prize recipients, royalty, music maestros, sports legends, and stars of stage and screen earning its reputation as the premier hotel in the state of Delaware. The Green Room, one of the most elegant hotel dining rooms in the country, features traditional French cuisine. The Gold Ballroom and other ornate European-inspired rooms provide luxurious venues for public and private events. A nationally recognized art collection showcasing original paintings by Andrew Wyeth adorns the Christina Room s walls. A state-of-the-art conference center and a 1,250-seat theater add to amenities that make the Hotel du Pont a first-choice destination for business and social events. Often labeled the front door of DuPont, the hotel is strategically located in the company s world headquarters." |
Contributor Bio(s): Arat, Joanna L.: - Joanna L. Arat, an agent of the DuPont Hospitality Group, gathered images that reflect the hotel s 100 years of service to the Delaware community and visitors. The hotel s historic archives provided the primary resources to narrate the memorable Hotel du Pont story. |