Stonewall Jackson Hotel
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The Stonewall Jackson Hotel in Staunton, Virginia
is an historic 1924 hotel
that completed a major restoration
in 2005. Originally opened in 1924, the hotel was designed by H.L. Stevens and is considered an excellent example of the American architect's work in the Colonial Revivalist style. Located in the mezzanine the hotel is a one-of-a-kind Wurlitzer organ as it is the only known working 1924 Wurlitzer Organ. The organ has been precisely restored to it original condition and tone. The neon sign
was erected about 1950, and "has become a major downtown landmark".
The hotel is a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Historic Hotels of America.
Staunton, Virginia
Staunton is an independent city within the confines of Augusta County in the commonwealth of Virginia. The population was 23,746 as of 2010. It is the county seat of Augusta County....
is an historic 1924 hotel
Hotel
A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation, in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a cupboard, a small table and a washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including en-suite bathrooms...
that completed a major restoration
Building restoration
Building restoration describes a particular treatment approach and philosophy within the field of architectural conservation. According the U.S...
in 2005. Originally opened in 1924, the hotel was designed by H.L. Stevens and is considered an excellent example of the American architect's work in the Colonial Revivalist style. Located in the mezzanine the hotel is a one-of-a-kind Wurlitzer organ as it is the only known working 1924 Wurlitzer Organ. The organ has been precisely restored to it original condition and tone. The neon sign
Neon sign
Neon signs are made using electrified, luminous tube lights that contain rarefied neon or other gases. They are the most common use for neon lighting, which was first demonstrated in a modern form in December, 1910 by Georges Claude at the Paris Motor Show. While they are used worldwide, neon signs...
was erected about 1950, and "has become a major downtown landmark".
The hotel is a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is an American member-supported organization that was founded in 1949 by congressional charter to support preservation of historic buildings and neighborhoods through a range of programs and activities, including the publication of Preservation...
Historic Hotels of America.
External links
- Stonewall Jackson Hotel - official website
- Valley of the Shadow