July 18, 1949
Here we are at Bedford, you would like this town very much. This is a very nice hotel. How is Cecil coming along? I will write when we get to Detroit.
Much Love to all.
Elizabeth
Mrs. Julia M. Bryan
2812 W. North Ave.
Baltimore, Maryland
This is a very nice hotel indeed! Now owned by Omni Hotels, the Bedford Springs Resort beckons travelers to enjoy the many springs that are around the town of Bedford, Pennsyvania. The town itself was incorporated in 1795, and the resort hosted U.S. Presidents and industry titans, who vacationed here extensively. The name change to the New Hoffman Hotel must have been brief, as there is little mention of it in articles about the hotel. However, the current pictures look exactly like this scene from 1949, so there is no mistaking this building.
Bryan is a common surname, and Baltimore is a large city, so it is very difficult to discern the identity of the recipient of this postcard. There is a Julia Bryan who is an assistant professor at the University of Maryland, but it is unknown if she is a descendant of the recipient.
The house at 2812 W. North Ave, built in 1920 is still standing, and thanks to GoogleStreetView, we can see where Ms. Bryan lived while Cecil was "coming along" from his unknown difficulties.
This is a very nice hotel indeed! Now owned by Omni Hotels, the Bedford Springs Resort beckons travelers to enjoy the many springs that are around the town of Bedford, Pennsyvania. The town itself was incorporated in 1795, and the resort hosted U.S. Presidents and industry titans, who vacationed here extensively. The name change to the New Hoffman Hotel must have been brief, as there is little mention of it in articles about the hotel. However, the current pictures look exactly like this scene from 1949, so there is no mistaking this building.
Bryan is a common surname, and Baltimore is a large city, so it is very difficult to discern the identity of the recipient of this postcard. There is a Julia Bryan who is an assistant professor at the University of Maryland, but it is unknown if she is a descendant of the recipient.
The house at 2812 W. North Ave, built in 1920 is still standing, and thanks to GoogleStreetView, we can see where Ms. Bryan lived while Cecil was "coming along" from his unknown difficulties.
Hi--the New Hoffman Hotel in Bedford no longer exists. It burned down back in the 70s. You have it confused with the Bedford Springs.
ReplyDeleteThe Hoffman Hotel blew up and burned in 1926. The New Hoffman Hotel was built on the same spot in 1931, but it was burned by arson in 1969. It was located at the east end of the borough of Bedford along the Juniata River. As noted by the other commenter, you have it confused with the Bedford Springs Resort which is now the Omni.
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