DEXTER HOUSE SOLD TO HAMILTON MAN
[Welland Telegraph, 14 November 1911]
The Dexter House, the largest hotel in Welland, was sold on Friday by S. Beattie to J. Cooper, a Hamilton hotel man. Mr. Cooper takes possession on the 25th of this month.
The price was not made public, but it is said to be in the neighborhood of $30,000. Mr. Cooper owns a large hotel in Hamilton and is experienced in the business.
A large programme of alterations and additions will be commenced early next spring. Several of the present buildings in the rear will torn down and a large addition erected. The interior will be renovated and improved and a large amount of money spent on other alterations. A handsome and modern front will be installed and a steam heating system put in the entire building.
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