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E. Washington Street
Regent Theater, the Leslie Hotel, even a telegraph office can all be seen in this view of East Washington Street, New Castle, Pennsylvania. The Leslie Hotel was located on the corner of Mercer Street and East Washington Street. It was originally known as the “Indian Chief Hotel” before being renamed by its owner, Mr. Leslie,
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Fountain Inn
The Fountain Inn in New Castle, Pennsylvania, was a historic four-story brick hotel originally built between 1851 and 1852 as the Cochran House. Around 1881, it became known as the Fountain House or Fountain Inn, named for the elaborate four lion head fountains that flowed drinkable water into a basin for horses. It was located
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Fountain Inn
The Fountain Inn in New Castle, Pennsylvania, was a historic four-story brick hotel originally built between 1851 and 1852 as the Cochran House. Renamed around 1881 for its four lion head fountains that provided water for horses, it was located on the city’s central Diamond square and was once considered one of western Pennsylvania’s best
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Castleton Hotel
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