Graham in Alamance County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Vestal Hotel
1903 C
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, June 27, 2016
1. Vestal Hotel Marker
One of the few original hotel buildings of this era still standing in North CarolinaErected by Graham Historic District Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 36° 4.183′ N, 79° 24′ W. Marker is in Graham, North Carolina, in Alamance County. Marker is at the intersection of North East Court Square and East Elm Street on North East Court Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 NE Court Square, Graham NC 27253, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alamance County Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Alamance County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Wrike Drug (within shouting distance of this marker); Graham's First Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); National Bank of Alamance (about 300 feet away); The Harden House (about 300 feet away); Built to House the Alamance Gleaner
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Regarding Vestal Hotel. William Sherman Vestal purchased a lot on the northeast corner of court square and built the Vestal Building. Several tenants occupied the building including an office for the mayor of Graham. A hotel was built on the remaining land. The hotel opened in January 1903 and burned to the ground in July of the same year. The hotel was quickly rebuilt by the current structure. The new hotel had 17 rooms, its own water system, a large office, and parlor. Judges and out-of-town lawyers used the hotel during court sessions. The hotel closed in 1928.
Many businesses have occupied the Vestal building including Woody's Service Station, Rich's Café, Tasty Bakery, and Graham Soda Shop.
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, June 27, 2016
2. Vestal Hotel Marker
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, June 27, 2016
3. Vestal Hotel Building
circa 1904
4. Vestal Hotel Building
circa 1942
5. Vestal Hotel Building in the 1940s when it housed Woody's Service Station.
Riding cows into town was likely due to gasoline rationing during World War II.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2018, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 26, 2018, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
