The Mayflower Hotel Part 2

The Mayflower Hotel Part 2

Explicit
Hotel History by Yael & D’Etta
S3 Β· E11
Feb 20, 2025
59:46

Episode notes

We continue celebrating the Mayflower Hotel's centennial with part 2 of her incredible history. This episode takes us on a mid 20th century roller coaster ride, including the New Deal, World War II, and the Truman and Eisenhower presidencies. We also continue our interview with Katherine Orr of Historic Hotels of America.

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