(Courtesy of The Beavertown Historical Society)

Shown here is a photo of the Central Hotel. It was built in 1870/71 by Dr. I. D. Conrad. It was the site of many activities, such as horse and livestock auctions, matches and raffles, banquets and fine dining in addition to first class accommodations for the traveler. It had a barber shop, a dentist's office, a doctor's office and at one time a cigar factory on the third floor. This only scratches the surface of the full story of this once great town institution.

(What were the other two hotels in town at that time? Answer next month.)