Today in Wheeling History: August 29--Construction begins on the Downtowner Motor Inn at Tenth and Market Streets in Wheeling (1962).
In August 1962, construction began on the Downtowner Motor Inn in Wheeling, West Virginia at the corner of 10th and Main Streets. The $750,000 project was completed by the owner Motor Inn, Inc., a local company headed by James M. Hawley. It was developed in partnership with Downtowner Corp. of Memphis, headed by L.F. Matthews. The architect was George A. Thomason. General contractor was Sexton & Dillon of Salem, Virginia. The 5-story, 78-unit facility with restaurant, pool, and parking was expected to be completed in 10 months. (https://tinyurl.com/3tnew2km) (https://tinyurl.com/2s3sjd4k)
In August 1962, construction began on the Downtowner Motor Inn in Wheeling, West Virginia at the corner of 10th and Main Streets. The $750,000 project was completed by the owner Motor Inn, Inc., a local company headed by James M. Hawley. It was developed in partnership with Downtowner Corp. of Memphis, headed by L.F. Matthews. The architect was George A. Thomason. General contractor was Sexton & Dillon of Salem, Virginia. The 5-story, 78-unit facility with restaurant, pool, and parking was expected to be completed in 10 months. (https://tinyurl.com/3tnew2km) (https://tinyurl.com/2s3sjd4k)
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