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A Nostalgic Glance at Austin Springs Hotel from 1897 to 1905 May 19, 2014 Lodging - Today's column shines the big yesteryear spotlight on the long deceased Austin Spring Hotel. It became one of Johnson City's premier resort and vacation hostelry. The East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad once tabbed it as one of the finest vacation spots that could be reached by their railroad. In 1897, a meeting was held… Continue Reading
Plans for 3-Phase John Sevier Hotel Came up Short in 1930s March 26, 2012 Lodging - In September 1928, the Johnson City Chronicle announced that there were plans to proceed with the second of three expansions of the John Sevier Hotel. The first one, having 130 beds, was completed in 1924 on property adjacent to the Southern Depot. The second unit was to be appended to the south side of the first.… Continue Reading
Lee Hotel at Spring, Walnut Streets Owned by Civil War Captain June 7, 2010 Lodging - My August 14, 2006 column dealt with a vicious storm that smacked Johnson City around 1913, causing significant damage to the surrounding area including the Lee Hotel on Spring Street. Quoting from the article: “The front door transom was blown out striking manager, Mr. W.I. Ray, in the head causing ‘an ugly wound, which though… Continue Reading
Readers Share Their Memories of the John Sevier Hotel September 22, 2008 Lodging - Several months ago, I featured a column from Bobby Harrell about his memories of the John Sevier Hotel. I received two reader responses. The first was from Skip Oldham whose father was president of George Oldham Associates: “Oh what memories that article brought back,” said Skip. “For many years, our family business was in the… Continue Reading
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