| Washington, D.C.'s Mayflower Hotel Contributor(s): McClinsey, Keith (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738552569 ISBN-13: 9780738552569 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2007 Annotation: Located just four blocks from the White House, the Mayflower Hotel is Washingtons Second Best Address, as coined by frequent guest and former U.S. president Harry S. Truman. The hotel, which opened its doors on February 18, 1925, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is recognized for its architectural significance as well as its historic distinction. The first major social event at the Mayflower Hotel was Calvin Coolidges charity and inaugural ball. This began a tradition of hosting inaugural events for Democratic and Republican presidents. The hotels history is inextricably tied to the history of the nations capital and, in many ways, to the nation itself. In 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt wrote his inaugural speech in Suite 776 with the famous line, the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. J. Edgar Hoover ate lunch at the Mayflower every working day for more than 20 years. In 1973, the Mayflower served as the temporary Chinese Embassy while their offices were being renovated. For over 80 years, this landmark has been regarded as the Grande Dame of Washington, D.C. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - Travel | Food, Lodging & Transportation - Hotels, Inns & Hostels - Business & Economics | Industries - Hospitality, Travel & Tourism |
| Dewey: 975.302 |
| LCCN: 2007922160 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 6.49" W x 9.25" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Geographic Orientation - District of Columbia - Locality - Washington, D.C. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Located just four blocks from the White House, the Mayflower Hotel is Washington s Second Best Address, as coined by frequent guest and former U.S. president Harry S. Truman. The hotel, which opened its doors on February 18, 1925, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is recognized for its architectural significance as well as its historic distinction. The first major social event at the Mayflower Hotel was Calvin Coolidge s charity and inaugural ball. This began a tradition of hosting inaugural events for Democratic and Republican presidents. The hotel s history is inextricably tied to the history of the nation s capital and, in many ways, to the nation itself. In 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt wrote his inaugural speech in Suite 776 with the famous line, the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. J. Edgar Hoover ate lunch at the Mayflower every working day for more than 20 years. In 1973, the Mayflower served as the temporary Chinese Embassy while their offices were being renovated. For over 80 years, this landmark has been regarded as the Grande Dame of Washington, D.C. " |
Contributor Bio(s): McClinsey, Keith: - Keith McClinsey oversaw the development of the hotel s historical installations. His many discoveries include old postcards, a set of original china, silver pieces, and original photographs. The hotel s extensive archives were the primary resource for this volume. |