North Central West Virginia Home to Unique and Now Abandoned Hotel Short Trip on Route 50 East of City
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on June 21, 2024
Editor's Note: This story come from our friends at onlyinyourstate.com. The story is on the Willard Hotel, which can be found just off U.S. Route 50 west of Bridgeport in Grafton. This is an interesting read.
Just up the street from the iconic International Mother’s Day Shrine, nestled adjacent to the iconic B&O Railroad Station in Grafton, West Virginia, the abandoned Willard Hotel stands as a silent sentinel that whispers haunting tales of yesteryears. This once-grand establishment,
now abandoned and left to the ravages of time, carries a timeless charm that draws inquisitive souls to its eerie grounds. Join us as we explore the mystique surrounding the Willard Hotel, unraveling the layers of history that have made it an enigmatic landmark.
now abandoned and left to the ravages of time, carries a timeless charm that draws inquisitive souls to its eerie grounds. Join us as we explore the mystique surrounding the Willard Hotel, unraveling the layers of history that have made it an enigmatic landmark.
The Willard Hotel, constructed in 1911, was a symbol of opulence and grandeur in its heyday. Standing majestically along the bustling B&O Railroad tracks, it welcomed weary travelers with its elegant architecture and luxurious amenities. The hotel's lavish interiors exuded a sense of sophistication, setting the stage for glamorous events and encounters that unfolded within its walls.
The hotel opened to the public in 1912. Perhaps its most famous guest was silent film star Mabel Normand and the rest of the cast and crew of "Back to the Woods" filmed at nearby Valley Falls State Park.
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Editor's Note: Photo of the Williard Hotel from Onlyinyourstate.com is from the Library of Congress and credited to Carol M. Highsmith.
