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The book delves into the evolution of American hotels from the pre-Civil War era, highlighting their cultural significance and accessibility to the average citizen. It examines how the rise of travel and transportation, particularly the transcontinental railroad and later highways and air travel, spurred hotel development by notable figures like Henry Flagler and Conrad Hilton. The author uncovers intriguing, lesser-known stories of these hoteliers, emphasizing their non-traditional backgrounds and the unique contributions they made to the hospitality industry.
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Great American Hoteliers, Stanley Turkel
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Great American Hoteliers
- Subtitle
- Pioneers of the Hotel Industry
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stanley Turkel
- Publisher
- AuthorHouse
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 388
- ISBN13
- 9781449007539
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The book delves into the evolution of American hotels from the pre-Civil War era, highlighting their cultural significance and accessibility to the average citizen. It examines how the rise of travel and transportation, particularly the transcontinental railroad and later highways and air travel, spurred hotel development by notable figures like Henry Flagler and Conrad Hilton. The author uncovers intriguing, lesser-known stories of these hoteliers, emphasizing their non-traditional backgrounds and the unique contributions they made to the hospitality industry.