Construction of the Smith Hotel in Woodsfield, Ohio 1898 1899

This rare photo taken just before the turn of the century shows the Smith Hotel under construction in Woodsfield, Ohio. "Smith Hotel, Woodsfield, O." was written on the bottom front of the photo mat and Reuben Perry Ralston's name and address were written on the back, both in Reuben Ralston's handwriting. The photo is from the collection of Esther Virginia Ralston the daughter of Reuben Perry Ralston's and his second wife, Effie Temperance Snodgrass Ralston Truex.

The following information was in a note attached to the photograph above.

1898 1899

Harry Elliott

Ed Winzel Contractor

Henry Goodman saw in hand

Bob Bugbocher water boy 1.50 a week

Johnnie Gelke stone mason

Labors 1.50 day

Team and drivers 3.00 day

The Mooneys paid to have hotel built.

Louis Smith was the Manager.

Provided by Rona Louise Lepine Lambing

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