August 4 – December 15, 1877
The New Era of the Snohomish Hotel
Northern Star reports, Aug–Dec 1877, vary on hotel and proprietor names.
14 reports in The Northern Star, August 4 – December 15, 1877.
The story
Between August and December 1877, The Northern Star repeatedly reported that a hotel in Snohomish City, W.T., had been renovated or refitted and reopened under new management, promising “first-class” accommodations. The reports disagree on the proprietor’s name—H.H. Light, H. W. Light, and H. W. Lee all appear—and on the hotel’s name, given variously as the Snohomish Hotel, Riverside/River Side Hotel, Snohomish City Hotel, and Dolly Varden Hotel. The notices are brief and promotional, and they do not establish a single opening date or consistent details beyond the renovation and management change.
Told from the 14 reports below. The reports are the record.
The archive grouped these reports automatically, by date, place and subject.
The reports 14
- The Northern StarThe New Era of the Snohomish Hotel
A newly renovated hotel promises a first-class experience for the growing frontier town of Snohomish.
- The Northern StarH.H. Light Offers First-Class Lodging at Riverside Hotel
Under new management, a classic local establishment promises a 'first class' experience for weary travelers in the Washington Territory.
- The Northern StarH. W. Light Leases and Refits a Well-Known Hotel
After securing a long-term lease, proprietor H. W. Light renovates a central hotel to provide a 'strictly first-class' experience for travelers and locals alike.
- The Northern StarThe Dolly Varden Hotel: A New Era for Snohomish Hospitality
A newly renovated landmark on the frontier promises travelers the finest accommodations and premium spirits in the territory.
- The Northern StarNew Life for the Snohomish Hotel
H. W. Light announces the reopening and renovation of the town's prominent hotel, promising a first-class experience for travelers.
- The Northern StarThe Rebirth of the Riverside Hotel
New management promises a first-class experience for travelers in Snohomish City.
- The Northern StarThe Rebirth of Snohomish’s Historic Hotel
A new proprietor takes over a well-known local inn, promising first-class service and fine spirits in the heart of the Territory.
- The Northern StarThe Riverside Hotel Under New Management
A classic advertisement for a Snohomish hospitality hub, signaling the town’s growth and the era’s penchant for 'first-class' service.
- The Northern StarThe Snohomish Hotel Gets a New Lease on Life
After securing a long-term lease, proprietor H. W. Light transforms the local inn into a first-class establishment for the growing river community.
- The Northern StarNew Management at the Snohomish City Hotel
A newly renovated hotel promises a 'first-class' experience for travelers in the budding town of Snohomish.
- The Northern StarH. W. Light Reopens a Snohomish Hotel
A historic hotel on the riverfront reopens its doors to the public with a promise of 'first-class' service and accommodations.
- The Northern StarH. W. Lee Refits the Riverside Hotel in Snohomish
A newly leased and refurbished hostelry promises a first-class experience for the growing community of Snohomish City.
- The Northern StarH. W. Light Refits the River Side Hotel for Guests
Newly refurbished and under fresh management, Snohomish's premiere lodging house promises first-class accommodations for the burgeoning river town.
- The Northern StarThe River Side Hotel: A New Chapter in Snohomish Hospitality
Under new management, the historic River Side Hotel has been fully refitted, promising the 'first class' comforts of a modern boarding house for the growing Snohomish community.
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The Northern Star · Aug 4, 1877
The Northern Star · Aug 11, 1877
The Northern Star · Aug 18, 1877
The Northern Star · Aug 25, 1877
The Northern Star · Sep 8, 1877
The Northern Star · Sep 15, 1877
The Northern Star · Sep 22, 1877
The Northern Star · Sep 29, 1877
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