Inside Inn - Revision history

WikiSysop at 03:49, 20 November 2022

2022-11-20T03:49:10Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:49, 20 November 2022
Line 38:		Line 38:
	Statler was scalded from an exploding coffee pot, that killed a boy and seriously left E. M. battling for his life. He later returned to the Fair 5 months later.		Statler was scalded from an exploding coffee pot, that killed a boy and seriously left E. M. battling for his life. He later returned to the Fair 5 months later.

	The St. Louis Fair Officials fixed the accommodations and food prices. Breakfast and lunch were ~~50 cents~~ (${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|.5\|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year\|US}}), while dinner was 75 (${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|.75\|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year\|US}}). There was an a la carte menu.		The St. Louis Fair Officials fixed the accommodations and food prices. Breakfast and lunch were 50¢ (${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|.5\|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year\|US}}), while dinner was 75¢ (${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|.75\|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year\|US}}). There was an a la carte menu.

	There was a telegraph substation within the Inn.		There was a telegraph substation within the Inn.

WikiSysop at 02:12, 20 November 2022

2022-11-20T02:12:00Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:12, 20 November 2022
Line 38:		Line 38:
	Statler was scalded from an exploding coffee pot, that killed a boy and seriously left E. M. battling for his life. He later returned to the Fair 5 months later.		Statler was scalded from an exploding coffee pot, that killed a boy and seriously left E. M. battling for his life. He later returned to the Fair 5 months later.

	The St. Louis Fair Officials fixed the accommodations and food prices. Breakfast and lunch were 50 cents (${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|,5\|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year\|US}}), while dinner was 75 (${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|.75\|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year\|US}}). There was an a la carte menu.		The St. Louis Fair Officials fixed the accommodations and food prices. Breakfast and lunch were 50 cents (${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|.5\|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year\|US}}), while dinner was 75 (${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|.75\|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year\|US}}). There was an a la carte menu.

	There was a telegraph substation within the Inn.		There was a telegraph substation within the Inn.

WikiSysop at 02:11, 20 November 2022

2022-11-20T02:11:38Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:11, 20 November 2022
Line 34:		Line 34:
	Built of yellow pine, stucco and fire-proof burlap, the ten acres of the Inside Inn was situated at the southeast corner of the Fair; a temporary building, it could accommodate 5,500 persons and up to 5,000 guests with its 2,257 rooms. It also sported a staff of 2,000, two restaurants, a drug store, a lounge, haberdashery, shoe shine parlor, newsstand and a barbershop.		Built of yellow pine, stucco and fire-proof burlap, the ten acres of the Inside Inn was situated at the southeast corner of the Fair; a temporary building, it could accommodate 5,500 persons and up to 5,000 guests with its 2,257 rooms. It also sported a staff of 2,000, two restaurants, a drug store, a lounge, haberdashery, shoe shine parlor, newsstand and a barbershop.

	One could stay at The Inside Inn on the international plan for $1.50 to $5.50 (${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|1.5\|1904}}}})-(${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|5.5\|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year\|US}}) or an American plan which included two meals a day for $3 ({{Inflation\|US\|3\|1904~~\|fmt=eq~~}}~~) to~~ $~~7 (~~{{Inflation\|US\|7\|1904\|~~fmt=eq~~}}) ~~a day~~. The inn had a buffet as well as a restaurant that could seat 2,500 patrons.		One could stay at The Inside Inn on the international plan for $1.50 to $5.50 (${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|1.5\|1904}}}}-${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|5.5\|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year\|US}}) or an American plan which included two meals a day for $3 to $7 a day (${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|3\|1904}}}}-${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|7\|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year\|US}}). The inn had a buffet as well as a restaurant that could seat 2,500 patrons.

	Statler was scalded from an exploding coffee pot, that killed a boy and seriously left E. M. battling for his life. He later returned to the Fair 5 months later.		Statler was scalded from an exploding coffee pot, that killed a boy and seriously left E. M. battling for his life. He later returned to the Fair 5 months later.

	The St. Louis Fair Officials fixed the accommodations and food prices. Breakfast and lunch were 50 cents ({{Inflation\|US\|.5\|1904\|~~fmt=eq~~}}), while dinner was 75 ({{Inflation\|US\|.75\|1904\|~~fmt=eq~~}}). There was an a la carte menu.		The St. Louis Fair Officials fixed the accommodations and food prices. Breakfast and lunch were 50 cents (${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|,5\|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year\|US}}), while dinner was 75 (${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|.75\|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year\|US}}). There was an a la carte menu.

	There was a telegraph substation within the Inn.		There was a telegraph substation within the Inn.

WikiSysop at 02:10, 20 November 2022

2022-11-20T02:10:08Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:10, 20 November 2022
Line 34:		Line 34:
	Built of yellow pine, stucco and fire-proof burlap, the ten acres of the Inside Inn was situated at the southeast corner of the Fair; a temporary building, it could accommodate 5,500 persons and up to 5,000 guests with its 2,257 rooms. It also sported a staff of 2,000, two restaurants, a drug store, a lounge, haberdashery, shoe shine parlor, newsstand and a barbershop.		Built of yellow pine, stucco and fire-proof burlap, the ten acres of the Inside Inn was situated at the southeast corner of the Fair; a temporary building, it could accommodate 5,500 persons and up to 5,000 guests with its 2,257 rooms. It also sported a staff of 2,000, two restaurants, a drug store, a lounge, haberdashery, shoe shine parlor, newsstand and a barbershop.

	One could stay at The Inside Inn on the international plan for $1.50 ({{Inflation\|US\|1.5\|1904~~\|fmt=eq~~}}) to $~~5.50 (~~{{Inflation\|US\|5.5\|1904\|~~fmt=eq~~}}) or an American plan which included two meals a day for $3 ({{Inflation\|US\|3\|1904\|fmt=eq}}) to $7 ({{Inflation\|US\|7\|1904\|fmt=eq}}) a day. The inn had a buffet as well as a restaurant that could seat 2,500 patrons.		One could stay at The Inside Inn on the international plan for $1.50 to $5.50 (${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|1.5\|1904}}}})-(${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|5.5\|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year\|US}}) or an American plan which included two meals a day for $3 ({{Inflation\|US\|3\|1904\|fmt=eq}}) to $7 ({{Inflation\|US\|7\|1904\|fmt=eq}}) a day. The inn had a buffet as well as a restaurant that could seat 2,500 patrons.

	Statler was scalded from an exploding coffee pot, that killed a boy and seriously left E. M. battling for his life. He later returned to the Fair 5 months later.		Statler was scalded from an exploding coffee pot, that killed a boy and seriously left E. M. battling for his life. He later returned to the Fair 5 months later.

WikiSysop at 02:08, 20 November 2022

2022-11-20T02:08:36Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:08, 20 November 2022
Line 25:		Line 25:
	The Inside Inn was the only hotel located on the 1904 World's fairgrounds. Located at the east end of the Fair grounds, the Inside Inn commanded a beautiful view, near the imposing [[Plateau of States]] and partially shaded by oak trees. To the right and left stretched the impressive avenues of State buildings, beginning with [[Indiana]] on the left and [[Utah]] on the right.		The Inside Inn was the only hotel located on the 1904 World's fairgrounds. Located at the east end of the Fair grounds, the Inside Inn commanded a beautiful view, near the imposing [[Plateau of States]] and partially shaded by oak trees. To the right and left stretched the impressive avenues of State buildings, beginning with [[Indiana]] on the left and [[Utah]] on the right.

	~~There was a telegraph substation within the Inn.~~
	==Before the Fair==		==Before the Fair==
	[[File:EM Statler.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|left\|E. M. Statler]]		[[File:EM Statler.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|left\|E. M. Statler]]
Line 40:		Line 39:

	The St. Louis Fair Officials fixed the accommodations and food prices. Breakfast and lunch were 50 cents ({{Inflation\|US\|.5\|1904\|fmt=eq}}), while dinner was 75 ({{Inflation\|US\|.75\|1904\|fmt=eq}}). There was an a la carte menu.		The St. Louis Fair Officials fixed the accommodations and food prices. Breakfast and lunch were 50 cents ({{Inflation\|US\|.5\|1904\|fmt=eq}}), while dinner was 75 ({{Inflation\|US\|.75\|1904\|fmt=eq}}). There was an a la carte menu.

			There was a telegraph substation within the Inn.

	==After the Fair==		==After the Fair==
Line 53:		Line 54:


	[[Category:~~Washington University~~]]		[[Category:Plateau of States]]

WikiSysop at 02:07, 20 November 2022

2022-11-20T02:07:56Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:07, 20 November 2022
Line 39:		Line 39:
	Statler was scalded from an exploding coffee pot, that killed a boy and seriously left E. M. battling for his life. He later returned to the Fair 5 months later.		Statler was scalded from an exploding coffee pot, that killed a boy and seriously left E. M. battling for his life. He later returned to the Fair 5 months later.

	The St. Louis Fair Officials fixed the accommodations and food prices. Breakfast and lunch were 50 cents ({{Inflation\|US\|.5\|1904\|fmt=eq}}), while dinner was 75 ({{Inflation\|US\|75\|1904\|fmt=eq}}). There was an a la carte menu.		The St. Louis Fair Officials fixed the accommodations and food prices. Breakfast and lunch were 50 cents ({{Inflation\|US\|.5\|1904\|fmt=eq}}), while dinner was 75 ({{Inflation\|US\|.75\|1904\|fmt=eq}}). There was an a la carte menu.

	==After the Fair==		==After the Fair==

WikiSysop at 02:07, 20 November 2022

2022-11-20T02:07:24Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:07, 20 November 2022
Line 35:		Line 35:
	Built of yellow pine, stucco and fire-proof burlap, the ten acres of the Inside Inn was situated at the southeast corner of the Fair; a temporary building, it could accommodate 5,500 persons and up to 5,000 guests with its 2,257 rooms. It also sported a staff of 2,000, two restaurants, a drug store, a lounge, haberdashery, shoe shine parlor, newsstand and a barbershop.		Built of yellow pine, stucco and fire-proof burlap, the ten acres of the Inside Inn was situated at the southeast corner of the Fair; a temporary building, it could accommodate 5,500 persons and up to 5,000 guests with its 2,257 rooms. It also sported a staff of 2,000, two restaurants, a drug store, a lounge, haberdashery, shoe shine parlor, newsstand and a barbershop.

	One could stay at The Inside Inn on the international plan for $1.50 ({{Inflation\|US\|1.5\|1904\|fmt=eq}}) to $5.50 ({{Inflation\|US\|5.5\|1904\|fmt=eq}}) or an American plan which included two meals a day for $3 ({{Inflation\|US\|3\|1904\|fmt=eq}}) to $7 ({{Inflation\|US\|37\|1904\|fmt=eq}}) a day. The inn had a buffet as well as a restaurant that could seat 2,500 patrons.		One could stay at The Inside Inn on the international plan for $1.50 ({{Inflation\|US\|1.5\|1904\|fmt=eq}}) to $5.50 ({{Inflation\|US\|5.5\|1904\|fmt=eq}}) or an American plan which included two meals a day for $3 ({{Inflation\|US\|3\|1904\|fmt=eq}}) to $7 ({{Inflation\|US\|7\|1904\|fmt=eq}}) a day. The inn had a buffet as well as a restaurant that could seat 2,500 patrons.

	Statler was scalded from an exploding coffee pot, that killed a boy and seriously left E. M. battling for his life. He later returned to the Fair 5 months later.		Statler was scalded from an exploding coffee pot, that killed a boy and seriously left E. M. battling for his life. He later returned to the Fair 5 months later.

	The St. Louis Fair Officials fixed the accommodations and food prices. Breakfast and lunch were 50 cents, while dinner was 75. There was an a la carte menu.		The St. Louis Fair Officials fixed the accommodations and food prices. Breakfast and lunch were 50 cents ({{Inflation\|US\|.5\|1904\|fmt=eq}}), while dinner was 75 ({{Inflation\|US\|75\|1904\|fmt=eq}}). There was an a la carte menu.

	==After the Fair==		==After the Fair==

WikiSysop at 02:06, 20 November 2022

2022-11-20T02:06:26Z

@@ Line 8: / Line 8: @@
 | alternate_name   =
 | location         = [[Plateau of States]]
-| no_buildings     =
+| no_buildings     = 1
 | construction_cost= $300,000 (${{Format price|{{Inflation|US|300,000|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year|US}})
 | furnishing_cost  =
@@ Line 23: / Line 23: @@
 }}
 The Inside Inn was the only hotel located on the 1904 World's fairgrounds. Located at the east end of the Fair grounds, the Inside Inn commanded a beautiful view, near the imposing [[Plateau of States]] and partially shaded by oak trees. To the right and left stretched the impressive avenues of State buildings, beginning with [[Indiana]] on the left and [[Utah]] on the right.

WikiSysop at 02:05, 20 November 2022

2022-11-20T02:05:45Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:05, 20 November 2022
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{short description\|Inside Inn}}		{{short description\|Inside Inn}}
			{{Infobox FairBuilding
			\| name = Inside Inn
			\| image = Inside Inn.jpg
			\| image_alt =
			\| image_size = 400px
			\| caption = Inside Inn
			\| alternate_name =
			\| location = [[Plateau of States]]
			\| no_buildings =
			\| construction_cost= $300,000 (${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|300,000\|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year\|US}})
			\| furnishing_cost =
			\| profit = $1,480,743 (${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|1,480,743.13\|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year\|US}})
			\| owner =
			\| architect =
			\| dimensions =
			\| adult_entry =
			\| child_entry =
			\| opening_day =
			\| dedication_day =
			\| special_day =
			\| other =
			}}

	{{Infobox prepared food		{{Infobox prepared food
	\| name = Inside Inn		\| name = Inside Inn
Line 18:		Line 41:
	\| other =		\| other =
	}}		}}
	The Inside Inn was the only hotel located on the 1904 World's fairgrounds. Located at the east end of the Fair grounds, the Inside Inn commanded a beautiful view, near the imposing [[Plateau of States]] and partially shaded by oak trees. To the right and left stretched the impressive avenues of State buildings, beginning with [[Indiana]] on the left and [[Utah]] on the right~~. Through the trees may be seen the dome of the [[Pennsylvania]] Building~~.		The Inside Inn was the only hotel located on the 1904 World's fairgrounds. Located at the east end of the Fair grounds, the Inside Inn commanded a beautiful view, near the imposing [[Plateau of States]] and partially shaded by oak trees. To the right and left stretched the impressive avenues of State buildings, beginning with [[Indiana]] on the left and [[Utah]] on the right.

			There was a telegraph substation within the Inn.
	==Before the Fair==		==Before the Fair==
	[[File:EM Statler.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|left\|E. M. Statler]]		[[File:EM Statler.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|left\|E. M. Statler]]
	Colonel E. M. Statler has successfully conducted restaurants at the Buffalo Exposition, he built and operated Statler's Pan-American hotel. But this hotel, as well as other fair hotels, whether at Philadelphia, Chicago, or Buffalo, were outside of the fair grounds, and, in many cases, a considerable distance from the gates. Statler conceived the original idea of a great hotel inside the Fair grounds, whose very location would obviate many difficulties and tribulations which attend going to and from a fair in hot weather.		Colonel E. M. Statler has successfully conducted restaurants at the Buffalo Exposition, he built and operated Statler's Pan-American hotel. But this hotel, as well as other fair hotels, whether at Philadelphia, Chicago, or Buffalo, were outside of the fair grounds, and, in many cases, a considerable distance from the gates.
			Statler conceived the original idea of a great hotel inside the Fair grounds, whose very location would obviate many difficulties and tribulations which attend going to and from a fair in hot weather.

	==Description==		==Description==

	Built of yellow pine, stucco and fire-proof burlap, the ten acres of the Inside Inn was situated at the southeast corner of the Fair; a temporary building, it could accommodate ~~5500~~ persons and up to 5,000 guests with its ~~2257~~ rooms. It also sported a staff of 2,000, two restaurants, a drug store, a lounge, haberdashery, shoe shine parlor, newsstand and a barbershop.		Built of yellow pine, stucco and fire-proof burlap, the ten acres of the Inside Inn was situated at the southeast corner of the Fair; a temporary building, it could accommodate 5,500 persons and up to 5,000 guests with its 2,257 rooms. It also sported a staff of 2,000, two restaurants, a drug store, a lounge, haberdashery, shoe shine parlor, newsstand and a barbershop.

	One could stay at The Inside Inn on the international plan for $1.50 to $5.50 ~~dollars~~ or an American plan which included two meals a day for $3 to $7 a day. The inn had a buffet as well as a restaurant that could seat 2,500 patrons.		One could stay at The Inside Inn on the international plan for $1.50 ({{Inflation\|US\|1.5\|1904\|fmt=eq}}) to $5.50 ({{Inflation\|US\|5.5\|1904\|fmt=eq}}) or an American plan which included two meals a day for $3 ({{Inflation\|US\|3\|1904\|fmt=eq}}) to $7 ({{Inflation\|US\|37\|1904\|fmt=eq}}) a day. The inn had a buffet as well as a restaurant that could seat 2,500 patrons.

	Statler was scalded from an exploding coffee pot, that killed a boy and seriously left E. M. battling for his life. He later returned to the Fair 5 months later.		Statler was scalded from an exploding coffee pot, that killed a boy and seriously left E. M. battling for his life. He later returned to the Fair 5 months later.

	The St. Louis Fair Officials fixed the accommodations and food prices. Breakfast and lunch were 50 cents, while dinner was 75. There was an a la carte menu.		The St. Louis Fair Officials fixed the accommodations and food prices. Breakfast and lunch were 50 cents, while dinner was 75. There was an a la carte menu.

	==After the Fair==		==After the Fair==

WikiSysop at 02:58, 10 November 2022

2022-11-10T02:58:52Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:58, 10 November 2022
Line 21:		Line 21:

	==Before the Fair==		==Before the Fair==
	[[File:EM Statler.jpg\|~~50px~~\|thumb\|left\|E. M. Statler]]		[[File:EM Statler.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|left\|E. M. Statler]]
	Colonel E. M. Statler has successfully conducted restaurants at the Buffalo Exposition, he built and operated Statler's Pan-American hotel. But this hotel, as well as other fair hotels, whether at Philadelphia, Chicago, or Buffalo, were outside of the fair grounds, and, in many cases, a considerable distance from the gates. Statler conceived the original idea of a great hotel inside the Fair grounds, whose very location would obviate many difficulties and tribulations which attend going to and from a fair in hot weather.		Colonel E. M. Statler has successfully conducted restaurants at the Buffalo Exposition, he built and operated Statler's Pan-American hotel. But this hotel, as well as other fair hotels, whether at Philadelphia, Chicago, or Buffalo, were outside of the fair grounds, and, in many cases, a considerable distance from the gates. Statler conceived the original idea of a great hotel inside the Fair grounds, whose very location would obviate many difficulties and tribulations which attend going to and from a fair in hot weather.
	==Description==		==Description==