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THE CITY HOTEL

[Welland Telegraph, 22 March 1877]

Yesterday Mr. T. F. Brown leased this popular hotel to Mr. Elias Fitch, late of the Cairns House, St. Catharines. Our readers are well aware that the “City” has undergone a thorough renovation since Mr. Brown became the possessor. It has been raised two feet, and had a new roof put on. The outside has been repainted, making a very neat appearance, and that is greatly augmented by a handsome sign, which, although, waiting for the finishing touch by an ornamentation in the shape of the royal arms, when finished, will be a splendid piece of workmanship. The inside has also been grained and papered throughout, and otherwise placed in first-class repair. The painting &c was done by P.C. Flynn, Esq., of Manchester, N.Y., and does credit alike to all concerned. The hall in connection has also been re-plastered and otherwise thoroughly overhauled. The hotel now ranks second to none in this district, and under the able management of Mr. Elias Fitch, who comes very highly recommended from St. Catharines, we are satisfied will afford first-class accommodation for the travelling public.

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