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Arcade Hotel (Creston, Ohio) (view source)
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I remember being in the Arcade Hotel twice. A woman died there-- (I don't think she was a Creston woman), her funeral was there and our Presbyterian Minister officiated. A quartet of women from our church sang and I was asked to play the piano. I was just a young girl, not in high school, but my mother said I could, so I did. This funeral was in a room that the Harris family called their own sitting room and we had to go through the hotel office or lounge. I was much impressed, then later, I went with my father when he was called to do some carpenter work. I can remember being upstairs in a long hall, doors were open and I was greatly surprised to see how small the rooms were.
I remember being in the Arcade Hotel twice. A woman died there-- (I don't think she was a Creston woman), her funeral was there and our Presbyterian Minister officiated. A quartet of women from our church sang and I was asked to play the piano. I was just a young girl, not in high school, but my mother said I could, so I did. This funeral was in a room that the Harris family called their own sitting room and we had to go through the hotel office or lounge. I was much impressed, then later, I went with my father when he was called to do some carpenter work. I can remember being upstairs in a long hall, doors were open and I was greatly surprised to see how small the rooms were.
As automobiles came into more common use, people did not need to stay over night in a small town like Creston. The Arcade was closed as a Hotel for some years. Finally, when the old folks began to "fail"
As automobiles came into more common use, people did not need to stay over night in a small town like Creston. The Arcade was closed as a Hotel for some years. Finally, when the old folks began to "fail" -- daughter Minnie came down from Cleveland and tried to revive business! She had some permanent roomers, but wasn't successful in operating a hotel, as such! Her personality and way of living did not appeal to Creston people, and certainly was not the type that could operate a successful business. During prohibition, Minnie made use of her many rooms to entertain "friends" from Cleveland. She "entertained" quite lavishly, but not in the custom Creston people were accustomed to. Booze flowed and several neighbors found it necessary to call in officers to investigate. However, Minnie and Joe managed to get along for several years with a small amount of help.
Finally the Hotel was sold to the Marcum family. I believe there was a brief time when someone tried to revive the hotel. Creston people were glad to welcome the Marcums, with their ten children. They came from West Virginia and were a fine group of young citizens. I only got to know 3 or 4 children, because of their interest in the library books. Lloyd was my favorite and it was he who fell down the library steps and broke his leg. It wasn't long after when he came "crawling" back up the stairs to get more books. I watched Lloyd's progress through the years and was happy to know that he went through [[College of Wooster|Wooster College]]-- has been in the insurance business for a number of years. <ref>Memories of Creston. by Dorothy Fay Grunder. February 2003.</ref>
The Arcade Hotel was built in 1899 by Allen W. Harris. It was sold in 1907 to Mr. Levi "Lee" Henry Rebman. Mr. Rebman managed the hotel until 1913. In 1914, Allen Harris repurchased the hotel. After Mr. Harris' passing, the hotel was passed down to his children: Joe, Hattie and Minnie.
The Arcade Hotel was built in 1899 by Allen W. Harris. It was sold in 1907 to Mr. Levi "Lee" Henry Rebman. Mr. Rebman managed the hotel until 1913. In 1914, Allen Harris repurchased the hotel. After Mr. Harris' passing, the hotel was passed down to his children: Joe, Hattie and Minnie.
* 1920 - May 26, Harry Tanner and wife took dinner with the Harris family at the Arcade Sunday. Mrs. Cella Sexton, who has been at the Arcade Hotel since last February caring for Mrs. A. W. Harris left for her home in Philadelphia, Pa. today.
* 1920 - May 26, Harry Tanner and wife took dinner with the Harris family at the Arcade Sunday. Mrs. Cella Sexton, who has been at the Arcade Hotel since last February caring for Mrs. A. W. Harris left for her home in Philadelphia, Pa. today.
* 1922 - October 6, Allen W. Harris, 74, proprietor of the Arcade Hotel. Creston, and well-known in Medina County, especially in the southern part, died Sunday after an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were held Wednesday with interment at Seville, where he formerly lived. <ref>Medina County Gazette, Medina, Ohio. 1922 October 6, p. 1.</ref>
* 1922 - October 6, Allen W. Harris, 74, proprietor of the Arcade Hotel. Creston, and well-known in Medina County, especially in the southern part, died Sunday after an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were held Wednesday with interment at Seville, where he formerly lived. <ref>Medina County Gazette, Medina, Ohio. 1922 October 6, p. 1.</ref>
===1940s - The James Marcum family Owned Building Converting it To Accommodation===
===1940s - The James Marcum family Owned Building Converting it To Accommodation===
* 1940s - The James Marcum family owned the building and converted it into apartments
* 1940s - The James Marcum family owned the building and converted it into apartments