Hotel Washington, Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, W. Va.

Identifier:

005337

Collection Number:

A&M 1338, Anita B. Speers Papers

Title:

Hotel Washington, Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, W. Va.

Date:

ca. 1951

Description:

Postcard of the Hotel Washington, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. 'Hotel Washington in Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, W.Va., is fully equipped with elevator service. Located on the square at the main entrance to the famous Health Mineral Springs. Washington visited here in 1748. Lord Fairfax gave the famous springs to the public. Berkeley Springs was Established as a town in 1776. Virginia treated her sick soldiers here. Dr. C.W. Chancellor called it a 'health-giving luxury fit for the Gods.' Generals Washington, Buchanan, Gates and many others bought lots here. Berkeley Springs is an historical place.'

Subjects:

Hotels--West Virginia--Berkeley Springs., Cities--Berkeley Springs.

Corporate Names:

Hotel Washington (Berkeley Springs, W. Va.)

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView