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| − | The American House was a longtime provider of respite for many passing through [[Wooster, Ohio]] between the late 1830s and 1960s. During that time it went through several incarnations. The original structure, which began operation as a hotel circa 1837, was built by William | + | The American House was a longtime provider of respite for many passing through [[Wooster, Ohio]] between the late 1830s and 1960s. During that time it went through several incarnations. The original structure, which began operation as a hotel circa 1837, was built by William McComb and then leased to Jacob Maize to operate for several years. This structure was torn down to make way for an improved building by 1867. <ref> February 17, 2002:"Ask Genie- Keys to the Earliest Wooster Accommodation" by Bonnie Knox, The Daily Record p. F1 </ref> |
It was alternately known as the American House,<ref> Reprint of 1856 Baker's Map of Wayne County Business Directory for Wooster p. 34 </ref> the [[Yoder House]], <ref> 1900 Wooster City and Wayne County Directory p. 14 </ref> [[New American, The|New American House]] (part of the American House block), <ref> 1912-1913 Complete Directory of Wooster and Orrville, Ohio and Wayne County Gazeteer p. 147 </ref> [[Bechtel Hotel (Wooster, Ohio)|Bechtel Hotel]] (part of Bechtel Accommodation Inc), <ref> 1932 Wooster City Directory p. 71 </ref> [[Bechtel Hotel (Wooster, Ohio)|Bechtel Hotel]], <ref> 1940 National's Wooster Ohio City Directory p. 109 </ref> and finally as the [[American Hotel]]. <ref> 1952 Wooster, Ohio City Directory p. 85 </ref> | It was alternately known as the American House,<ref> Reprint of 1856 Baker's Map of Wayne County Business Directory for Wooster p. 34 </ref> the [[Yoder House]], <ref> 1900 Wooster City and Wayne County Directory p. 14 </ref> [[New American, The|New American House]] (part of the American House block), <ref> 1912-1913 Complete Directory of Wooster and Orrville, Ohio and Wayne County Gazeteer p. 147 </ref> [[Bechtel Hotel (Wooster, Ohio)|Bechtel Hotel]] (part of Bechtel Accommodation Inc), <ref> 1932 Wooster City Directory p. 71 </ref> [[Bechtel Hotel (Wooster, Ohio)|Bechtel Hotel]], <ref> 1940 National's Wooster Ohio City Directory p. 109 </ref> and finally as the [[American Hotel]]. <ref> 1952 Wooster, Ohio City Directory p. 85 </ref> | ||
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About
- Name
- American House (Wooster, Ohio)
- Accommodation and Food Services
- Accommodation
- Trading names
- American Hotel
- Services
- Hotel
Facts
- Founded
- 1837
Wooster,Ohio
- Date unknown
Related
- Parent organizations
Key Persons
- Founders
Location
- 133 E. Liberty St., Wooster, 44691, Ohio Lot. no. 103, later changed to Lot No. 31
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