Charles R. Weatherhogg of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was the architect. The hotel formally opened on January 21, 1911. At the time it was the largest hotel in northeastern Pennsylvania with eleven stories and 250 rooms.
Charles R. Weatherhogg of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was responsible for designing the hotel. It made its grand entrance on January 21, 1911. Consequently, it held a prominent position as the largest hotel in northeastern Pennsylvania, featuring eleven stories and 250 guest rooms.