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Central Hotel

Object Year: 
1890
Photographer: 
S H Kress

The Central Hotel was one of the longest operating hotels in Charlotte (1849-1930s.) Originally known as the Mansion House, the name was changed in the 1870s. The owners of the hotel boasted of its large, elegant ballroom. It was reportedly the largest hotel between Washington, DC and Atlanta, GA.

Physical Description: 35 mm Negative

Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Prints Available: 
No
Image ID: 
Donated By: 
Unknown
Image Collection Category: 
Mecklenburg Image Collection
Image Collection Format: 
Black and White