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Hotel Directory
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Name of Resort Proprietor Heat Baths Capacity Rates
Tryon, N. C.
Oak Hall Eugene Brownlee Steam Yes 100 On application
Mimosa W. H. Stearns Furnace Yes 100 On application
Hendersonville, N. C.
St. John St. John& Son Steam Yes 300 On application
Kentucky Home Mrs. A. M. Gover Stoves Yes 150 On application
Brevard, N. C.
Aethelwold C. M. Cook, Jr. . . . . Yes 70 $10. per week up
Hotel Brevard J. E. Clayton Stoves . . . . . . . . $7. per week up
D'Arlington Mrs. W. J. Wallis Stoves . . . . 40 $7. per week up
Deer Park Home Mrs. W. H. Allison Stoves . . . . 35 $6. per week up
Boarding House Mrs. F. V. Whitmire Grates . . . . 15 $5. per week up
Boarding House Mrs. D. B. Hancock Grates . . . . 15 $5. per week up
Brookfield Cottage Mrs. J. S. Bromfield Stoves . . . . 7 $10. Per week up
Bat Cave, N. C.
Esmeralda Inn T. F. Turner . . . . . . . . 50 On application
Mountain View Inn J. M. Flack . . . . . . . . 30 On application
Hot Springs
Mountain Park Inn F. E. Hellen Steam Yes . . . . On application
Waynesville, N. C.
Lake Junaluska
Suyeta Park E. E. Norman Steam Yes 100 $10. per week up
Kenmore Hotel Mrs. C. H. Knight Stoves Yes 50 $7. per week up
Bon Air Hotel Mrs. S. Corey Stoves Yes 30 $7. per week up
Saluda, N. C.
Fair View Mrs. H. P. Locke Furnace Yes 30 On application
Flat Rock, N. C.
Highland Lake
The Heidelberg Dr. A. R. Guerard Steam Yes . . . . On application
Lake Toxaway
Toxaway Inn C. A. Wood Steam Yes 300 On application

Hendersonville Inn is another one of the city's modern hostelries, located at the corner of Church Street and Third Avenue. This hotel makes a specialty of luncheons and dinners during all seasons, and also provides an a la carte service. "Land of the Sky" and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smoky Mountains Publishing Company, Inc., Asheville, N.C. ; Knoxville, Tenn. 1929

The Asheville-Biltmore, a high-class tourist-commercial hotel, has accommodations for a hundred and fifty guests and is centrally located, about three blocks from the shopping, church and theatre districts.  It is a comfortable, home-like stopping place for those who travel.  Every room is an outside room and has a private bath.  Since opening in 1926, this hotel has enjoyed the patronage of a clientele that appreciates a quiet, home-like place having first-class accommodations at moderate rates.  "Land of the Sky" and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smoky Mountains Publishing Company, Inc., Asheville, N.C. ; Knoxville, Tenn. 1929

The Manor, at Asheville, is indeed "In America, An English Inn!"  The Manor and cottages, in beautiful Albemarle Park, have been hoMonte Vista Hotel, at Black Mountain, is
which have made Black Mountain a most popular summer resort. To those who prefer staying within the village itself rather than at one of the assembly grounds, Monte Vista offers a quiet and restful home. It is only a short distance from the beginning of the road leading to the top of Mt. Mitchell.nored by numbering among their guests many distinguished personages of America and from abroad.  Guests are welcomed to the Manor for a day or a year, and at this delightfully unique inn the traveler may pause for rest and refreshment and the visitor may find a home where comfort and elegance are combined.   "Land of the Sky" and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smoky Mountains Publishing Company, Inc., Asheville, N.C. ; Knoxville, Tenn. 1929

The George Vanderbilt is one of Asheville's most modern hostelries. With a distinguished name, it is a distinguished hotel, favored by both commercial and tourist travelers. It is surrounded by a round of activities to afford pleasant diversion to the Asheville visitor, while within it is a hotel home embodying the most complete services and comforts to its guests. The George Vanderbilt is under the direction of the Southeastern Hotels Company.  "Land of the Sky" and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smoky Mountains Publishing Company, Inc., Asheville, N.C. ; Knoxville, Tenn. 1929

About half way between Hendersonville and Asheville is Leslie's Longvue Inn, one of the most delightful mountain inns in this in this entire section.  Leslie's is remembered by the visitor for its excellent dining and dancing.  Banquets, dinners, luncheons, and parties are catered to, and the Inn is open the year round."Land of the Sky" and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smoky Mountains Publishing Company, Inc., Asheville, N.C. ; Knoxville, Tenn. 1929

 

Silver Springs Hotel, J.L. Henry, Esq., Proprietor. On the west side of the French Broad, near the Asheville Depot.  "Land of the Sky" and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smoky Mountains Publishing Company, Inc., Asheville, N.C. ; Knoxville, Tenn. 1929

"Land of the Sky" and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smoky Mountains Publishing Company, Inc., Asheville, N.C. ; Knoxville, Tenn. 1929

Arden Park Hotel. 10 miles from Asheville, 12 miles from Hendersonville,. Supplies all the attractions and conveniences of a rural home. Zeigler, Wilbur and Ben Grosscup. The Heart of the Alleghenies:(1883) (Full Text) or, 'Western North Carolina, comprising its topography, history, resources, people, narratives, incidents, and pictures of travel, adventures in hunting and fishing and legends of its wildernesses.' Raleigh, N.C.: Williams & Co. ; Cleveland, OH, W.W. Williams.

Fleming House. John T. Patterson, proprietor, Marion McDowell, Co., NC. "The largest and best hotel in McDowell county arranged for the accommodation of summer borders. Good livery attached. Sample rooms and other conveniences for business men."  Zeigler, Wilbur and Ben Grosscup. The Heart of the Alleghenies:(1883) (Full Text) or, 'Western North Carolina, comprising its topography, history, resources, people, narratives, incidents, and pictures of travel, adventures in hunting and fishing and legends of its wildernesses.' Raleigh, N.C.: Williams & Co. ; Cleveland, OH, W.W. Williams.

Sparkling Catawba Springs, Catawba County, N.C. The Favorite watering-place will be open may first, to select guests... Dr. E.O. Elliott, Proprietor. Zeigler, Wilbur and Ben Grosscup. The Heart of the Alleghenies:(1883) (Full Text) or, 'Western North Carolina, comprising its topography, history, resources, people, narratives, incidents, and pictures of travel, adventures in hunting and fishing and legends of its wildernesses.' Raleigh, N.C.: Williams & Co. ; Cleveland, OH, W.W. Williams.

"CAESAR'S HEAD HOTEL, situated upon Caesar's Head Mountain. A spur of the Blue Ridge, in Greenville county, South Carolina, 3,500 feet above Tide Water. Climate unsurpassed, Scenery varied, grand, and beautiful. The thermometer ranges during the hot months from 50 [degrees] to 70 [degrees]. Freestone and Chalybeate Springs. Temperature 52[degrees] to 54 [degrees]. Twenty-six miles north of Greenville, South Carolina, and twenty-four miles west of Hendersonville, North Carolina. Easily reached by daily hacks from either place, over good roads, which have been lately improved. A Post Office at the Hotel, and daily mail. Accommodations good, having been enlarged and improved. Terms moderate. Billiards, nine-pins, and other amusements for guests. A resident physician. See author's notice.  F.Bartow Beville, Superintendent. E.M. Seabrook, Proprietor. " Zeigler, Wilbur and Ben Grosscup. The Heart of the Alleghenies:(1883) (Full Text) or, 'Western North Carolina, comprising its topography, history, resources, people, narratives, incidents, and pictures of travel, adventures in hunting and fishing and legends of its wildernesses.' Raleigh, N.C.: Williams & Co. ; Cleveland, OH, W.W. Williams.

"J.A. Frank's CHARLESTON HOTEL, Swain County. A comfortable house neatly furnished. Headquarters for tourists and business men. "The Heart of the Alleghenies:(1883) (Full Text) or, 'Western North Carolina, comprising its topography, history, resources, people, narratives, incidents, and pictures of travel, adventures in hunting and fishing and legends of its wildernesses.' Raleigh, N.C.: Williams & Co. ; Cleveland, OH, W.W. Williams.

"THE FRANKLIN HOUSE. Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina. A warm welcome and comfortable entertainment for all travelers; a good livery stable connected, stages and carriages sent to any point. Horses and mules bought and sold. D.C. Cunningham, proprietor. "The Heart of the Alleghenies:(1883) (Full Text) or, 'Western North Carolina, comprising its topography, history, resources, people, narratives, incidents, and pictures of travel, adventures in hunting and fishing and legends of its wildernesses.' Raleigh, N.C.: Williams & Co. ; Cleveland, OH, W.W. Williams.

"The Herren House. Altitude 2, 770 feet, A.L. Herren, Proprietor, Waynesville, N.C. House new. Located centrally. The proprietor will give his undivided attention to this guests. Saddle-horses and teams furnished guests. Prices moderate.Zeigler, Wilbur and Ben Grosscup. The Heart of the Alleghenies:(1883) (Full Text) or, 'Western North Carolina, comprising its topography, history, resources, people, narratives, incidents, and pictures of travel, adventures in hunting and fishing and legends of its wildernesses.' Raleigh, N.C.: Williams & Co. ; Cleveland, OH, W.W. Williams.

"TURNPIKE HOTEL. Buncombe County, N.C. This is the oldest established resort west of Asheville. It is located on the W.N.C. railroad, and amid lofty mountains. A pleasant place for summer sojourners and their families. Mineral and free-stone springs on the farm. Rates moderate. John C. Smathers, Proprietor. " Zeigler, Wilbur and Ben Grosscup. The Heart of the Alleghenies:(1883) (Full Text) or, 'Western North Carolina, comprising its topography, history, resources, people, narratives, incidents, and pictures of travel, adventures in hunting and fishing and legends of its wildernesses.' Raleigh, N.C.: Williams & Co. ; Cleveland, OH, W.W. Williams.

"WAYNESVILLE HOTEL, Waynesville, N.C.  In the center of the village. A new building, with new furniture throughout. Rates moderate. John C. Smathers, Proprietor.Zeigler, Wilbur and Ben Grosscup. The Heart of the Alleghenies:(1883) (Full Text) or, 'Western North Carolina, comprising its topography, history, resources, people, narratives, incidents, and pictures of travel, adventures in hunting and fishing and legends of its wildernesses.' Raleigh, N.C.: Williams & Co. ; Cleveland, OH, W.W. Williams.

"WESTERN HOTEL, (Formerly BANK HOTEL), Asheville, N.C. H.K. Rhea, Proprietor. The Western Hotel is situated on the Public Square, in the very center of the city. It has lately changed proprietors and under the present management the best accommodations at reasonable rates will be afforded tourists and commercial travelers. Zeigler, Wilbur and Ben Grosscup. The Heart of the Alleghenies:(1883) (Full Text) or, 'Western North Carolina, comprising its topography, history, resources, people, narratives, incidents, and pictures of travel, adventures in hunting and fishing and legends of its wildernesses.' Raleigh, N.C.: Williams & Co. ; Cleveland, OH, W.W. Williams.

"HOT AND WARM SPRINGS HOTEL. Warm Springs, Madison County, N.C. J.H. Rumbough, W.W. Rollins, H.A. Gudger, Warm Springs company. H.A. Gudger, Manager. First class Hotel open all the year, as a great summer and winter resort of invalids and pleasure seekers. ..." Zeigler, Wilbur and Ben Grosscup. The Heart of the Alleghenies:(1883) (Full Text) or, 'Western North Carolina, comprising its topography, history, resources, people, narratives, incidents, and pictures of travel, adventures in hunting and fishing and legends of its wildernesses.' Raleigh, N.C.: Williams & Co. ; Cleveland, OH, W.W. Williams.

"Zeigler, Wilbur and Ben Grosscup. The Heart of the Alleghenies:(1883) (Full Text) or, 'Western North Carolina, comprising its topography, history, resources, people, narratives, incidents, and pictures of travel, adventures in hunting and fishing and legends of its wildernesses.' Raleigh, N.C.: Williams & Co. ; Cleveland, OH, W.W. Williams.

Gash House, Brevard, N.C. This comfortable house for the entertainment of visitors in open for the season of 1881. Fare first-class. Terms very reasonable. Mrs. Gash will do all in her power for the comfort of guests. Address: Mrs. M.A. Gash, Brevard, N.C. Illustrated Guide Book of North Carolina Mountains. [Publisher unknown, c. 1880's]