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Windiate Hotel
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The Windiate Hotel located at York and Sixth Streets. The hotel was erected in 1854 and opened the same time as the mercantile store across the street. The grand opening celebration included a tight rope walker who performed on a rope between the two buildings.
1964
Mack, David J.
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WHi 38541
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Mercantile Building
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A mercantile building across Sixth Street from the Windiate Hotel, built in 1854. Automobiles are parked in the foreground.
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