Description:
Train going by the Lafayette Hotel. Built by James J. Hill, it's grand opening was July 2, 1882. This largest hotel even seen at Minntonka exemplified Minnetonka's heyday, her peak years of the 1880's. In Sept. of 1883, the Lafayette entertained 1000 guests at a gala dinner for Pres. Chester A. Arthur. The Hotel Lafayette was destroyed by fire on October 4, 1897.
Date:
c late 1800's—early 1900's
Title:
Lafayette Hotel
Medium:
Print, Photographic
Original Object Size:
10.2x7.7 cm
Location:
Minnetonka Beach,MN
Digital Image Width:
3386.00
Holdings:
Excelsior—Lake Minnetonka Historical Society Photograph Collection
Digital Image Height:
2454.00
Record Name:
SP—HO25
File Size:
15562896
Copies:
A high resolution (800 dpi) version of this image is stored offline. Please contact the owning repository to obtain a copy for a fee.
Copyright:
Excelsior—Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Copyright 2011, —— This image may not be reproduced for any reason without the express written consent of the Excelsior—Lake Minnetonka Historical Society send comments, questions to Info@elmhs.org
Copyright 2011, —— This image may not be reproduced for any reason without the express written consent of the Excelsior—Lake Minnetonka Historical Society send comments, questions to Info@elmhs.org
Language:
English
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