Cambridge Springs in Crawford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William D. Rider
1846 - 1905
In 1895, William D. Rider, a prominent businessman, broke ground for the half - million dollar hotel and resort known as Hotel Rider. It opened on May 1, 1897 and was said to have been one of the finest hotels between New York City and Chicago and the greatest single contribution toward making our town a major mineral springs spa. Standing seven stories high overlooking Cambridge Springs you could see at least 25 miles from the roof garden. The grand lobby could accommodate 1,000 guests, and had steam heat, wood-burning fireplaces, stenciled plaster walls and oak woodwork. There were bowling alleys, billiard rooms, a barbershop, ballroom, theatre, indoor swimming pool and gyms for men and ladies. Offices for the Postal Telegraph Co. and Bell Telephone Co. were there also. In 1904 the hotel hosted an international chess tournament. The Hotel Rider was destroyed by a fire on Jan. 20, 1931.Erected 2006.
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Location. 41° 48.197′ N, 80° 3.568′ W. Marker is in Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania, in Crawford County. Marker is at the intersection of Venango Avenue (U.S. 6) and Spring Street, on the right when traveling west on Venango Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 Spring Street, Cambridge Springs PA 16403, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cambridge Springs (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alliance College (about 800 feet away); Grant Street Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); Jonathan Vancourt (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Venango Veterans Memorial Bridge (approx. 3.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.4 miles away); Edinboro State College (approx. 6 miles away); Edinboro World War Memorial (approx. 6.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge Springs.
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