Description: The Lafayette Hotel draws its name from the visit in 1825 of the Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of the American Revolution. A plaque near the Hotel marks the spot where Lafayette came ashore in Marietta and today the locals boast that the first tourist to visit Marietta was Marquis de Lafayette.The Bellvue Hotel was built in 1892 where The Lafayette Hotel stands today. It was 4 stories tall, had 55 steam heated rooms, a bar, a call bell system in every room and advertised hot and cold baths. The rate was $2.00 or $3.00 American Style. The Bellvue was destroyed by fire on April 26, 1916, at 5:40 p.m. Pictures of the fire are on display in the vestibule by' the Lafayette's Gunroom Restaurant. The Lafayette Hotel, built by Marietta businessmen, opened on July 1, 1918, and was incorporated as the Marietta Hotel Co. which owned the original building, additions, and real estate. Various rooms within the hotel hold interesting artifacts that all come together to tell a fascinating, historical story.The Cincinnati Kid location: the venue for the big game: Lafayette Hotel, St Charles Avenue, New Orleans. See https://www.movie-locations.com/movies/c/Cincinnati-Kid.phpThe climactic poker game is held in New Orleans’ historic 1916 LaFayette Hotel, 600 St Charles Avenue, overlooking LaFayette Square.Last View is the hotel today (not included). Original Circa. 1930 Postcard. Excellent Condition.Free US Shipping. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 7.5 USD
Location: Metairie, Louisiana
End Time: 2024-12-11T12:11:16.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Continent: North America
Material: Paper
Theme: US States, Cities & Towns
Region: Louisiana
Country: USA
Type: White Border
Year Manufactured: 1925
Subject: Hotel
Postage Condition: Unposted
City/Region: New Orleans
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
City: New Orleans
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Era: White Border (c. 1915-1930)
