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Westin Great Southern Hotel

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The Westin Columbus – also known as The Great Southern Hotel -- was built in 1897. It was funded by 400 men of the Great Southern Fire Proof Hotel, who each contributed $100 for construction. Some of the investors were the city’s leading German businessmen who hoped the hotel would... Read more

The Westin Columbus – also known as The Great Southern Hotel -- was built in 1897. It was funded by 400 men of the Great Southern Fire Proof Hotel, who each contributed $100 for construction. Some of the investors were the city’s leading German businessmen who hoped the hotel would lead to more development south of downtown in German Village.
Once complete, residents and visitors alike had the opportunity to visit and see the five stores, barber shop, and French Renaissance architecture. The Great Southern Hotel, which also featured 222 guest rooms, 2 club rooms, 56 private bathrooms and 8 public baths, hosted many famous guests, including William McKinley, Howard Taft, Teddy Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The Great Southern Hotel is the only historic hotel in downtown Columbus that is still in operation.
Now … before you go … take note of its exterior red brick walls trimmed with lighter-colored stone, the round-arched windows and the three- story protruded columns on the main elevations (en ressault). Make sure to step inside to see more unique features, such as the grand ballroom and stained-glass skylight.

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310 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Franklin County

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