This old hotel is only a few minutes from my house and I always thought it was an interesting place.....although I don't think there's been any "parties" there for quite awhile.
Here's a little history. It was built in 1841. During the cholera epidemic of 1848-1849 and outbreaks in the early 1850s, residents of Lexington came to the hotel to try to escape the spread of disease. After the American Civil War, tourist travel decreased because of the poor economy. F.S. Wilson purchased the hotel in 1868 and operated it as a boarding house through the end of the century. In the 20th century until the 1960s, Wilson family descendants used the structure as a general store and residence.
As I took this picture tonight I noticed there seemed to be some type of construction going on. Maybe they were tearing it down, but maybe someone will try and revive the old historic building.
I love this Cindy, For some strange reason it reminds me of the song "Hotel California" by The Eagles!.....I love the way you have captured that feeling of dereliction!
