photo credit: Dona Fizzell Cooper Collection
To the right is the majestic Imperial Hotel in its position across the street from the Hamlin Bank.
The Imperial was known as the Chautauqua Hotel prior to its being lifted 15 feet at its base in the summer of 1900.This photo was taken in 1900 shortly after the buildings specatular lifting. Click on the Imperial to see more of its history!
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