The Castleton Hotel remains a symbol of New Castle’s early 20th-century prosperity, originating from a 1926 community-funded effort by nearly 800 local investors. Upon its 1927 opening, it immediately became an elegant social hub. Notable guests included Amelia Earhart, Admiral Richard Byrd, Lou Gehrig, and Bob Hope. The building still stands in downtown New Castle but has been renamed and repurposed. The Majestic, as it is now known, is a 39 unit apartment building.