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| Keywords: vcu libraries vculibraries vcu digital collections vcudigitalcollections outdoor architecture building city photo border building complex Description: In this twelve story structure Richmond's see more than a modern hotel. Like milestones in Richmond's growth since the War have stood in succession the hostelries of Col. John Murphy around this self-same spot. A one room oyster restaurant in 1872, to-day one of the South's largest hotels typifying the progressive Richmond, the greater Richmond of to-morrow. On this beautiful edifice $650,000 has been expended. $150,000 in decorations alone. With its 300 guest rooms, luxurious furnishings, spacious marble lobby, superbly appointed dining room, this hotel with its annexes affords ever known comfort for its guests. Manufacturer: Southern Bargain House, Richmond, Va. Date Postmarked: 1914 Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested. Reference URL: dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/postcard,93 Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards Description: In this twelve story structure Richmond's see more than a modern hotel. Like milestones in Richmond's growth since the War have stood in succession the hostelries of Col. John Murphy around this self-same spot. A one room oyster restaurant in 1872, to-day one of the South's largest hotels typifying the progressive Richmond, the greater Richmond of to-morrow. On this beautiful edifice $650,000 has been expended. $150,000 in decorations alone. With its 300 guest rooms, luxurious furnishings, spacious marble lobby, superbly appointed dining room, this hotel with its annexes affords ever known comfort for its guests. Manufacturer: Southern Bargain House, Richmond, Va. Date Postmarked: 1914 Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested. Reference URL: dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/postcard,93 Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards | ||||
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