The Bartholet Hotel Opens Its Doors
John Bartholet’s new three-story brick structure on First Street marks a major milestone for North Yakima’s hospitality growth.
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Although some detail work is yet to be completed, the new Bartholet hotel, a monument to the enterprise and thrift of John Bartholet, was this week opened to the public. The building is a three-story brick, 60 feet front on First street, with a depth of 106 feet. It was designed by Mr. and Mrs. Bartholet, although the plans were worked out by A. F. Switger, the architect and builder. There are electric bells connecting the various rooms with the office; two bathrooms, laundry, store rooms and baggage room. Thursday night a very enjoyable party was given in honor of the opening of the hotel. The dancing took place in the opera house, and was participated in by about sixty couples.
“Mr. Bartholet can well be proud of his new hotel, for it is one of the best in the state of Washington.”
New hotels were the status symbols of 19th-century Washington boomtowns, signaling that a city had arrived. Today, such a structure would be analyzed through the lens of urban redevelopment and historic preservation.
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