Ralph Deen wrote: Thanks a bunch for including this pic of The “New” Alma Hotel. My father, Braswell Deen, Sr., built this and operated it very successfully until WWII broke out and gas-rationing was the order of the day…virtually eliminating “traveling salesmen”.
Ona May Tanner also ran this hotel and my grandmother orked there, and in the Resturant down stairs… i have photoes of the building then gas was .25!
My wife’s paternal grandfather PAINTED the signage, as he did for many businesses in the area. “Corky” Williams was his name.
My grandfather, CL Cothern, helped build this hotel…Love your website, it’s always a delightful trip down memory lane!
Brian…you do great work, sir! Thanks a bunch for including this pic of The “New” Alma Hotel. My father, Braswell Deen, Sr., built this and operated very successfully, until WWII broke out, and gas-rationing was the order of the day….virtually eliminating “traveling salesmen”. I enjoy your photos and look forward to them on the website. Thanks again…rd