Woodland haa an interesting general history, as I talked about last week, but it was fun to delve into the history of a few of the sights I glimpsed along my stroll down Main Street.
With an Old West feel, the Capital Hotel sign marks Woodland's "oldest commercial building*". The Capital Hotel was also the first hotel to open in town. The hotel may no longer open to visitors, but the downstairs floor is now home to the popular, Burger Saloon restaurant!
Originally the, "New York Store" from 1890 until 1895, the Corner Drug Store was opened by Wallace Pond in 1897. It wasn't until after the Physician's Building was renovated in 1912 building, however, that it was renamed the Corner Drug Company.
Although not as old as some of the businesses, Timothy's Bakery recently celebrated over 40 years in Woodland. It's worthy to note the building was originally opened as a bakery in 1908 though.
The Porter Building, designed in 1913, is said to be haunted by a group of small children...
It does look a bit spooky, don't you think??
Our last stop is the Hotel Woodland. Now a venue for weddings and similar large parties, the Hotel Woodland was ready for guests in 1928. It was initially created to fill the need for a more upscale hotel in the area. Eventually it suffered from disrepair and it wasn't until 1997 that the building went under major renovations making it into the beautiful venue it is today!
Thanks for exploring Woodland with me!!
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you, Beth, for bringing it to us!!! It has struck me yet again that in our COVID times, any travel beyond the front door has to be exercised via each other's blogs!!!
... I am having a go at the A-Z challenge this year, but on the photo blog instead of Wild YAM. Why not join in? It would bring some new viewers to this wonderful blog! YAM xx