Photograph of Riverside Hotel, Circa 1980-1986
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 1 Folder
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Photograph of Riverside Hotel (BCHA-1986.24), Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library.
Background
- Scope and content:
A single black and white photograph of the Riverside Hotel, c. 1986.
- Biographical / historical:
The Riverside Hotel, originally called the Champ Carr Hotel, had its grand opening on December 17th, 1936. It was started by two brothers, Preston and John Wells, who came from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale for sports fishing. The hotel's original name came from its first manager, Champ Carr, a fishing guide who migrated from Missouri. The Riverside Hotel was designed by Francis Abreu, who also designed the Las Olas Casino and several luxury homes in the area.
- Processing information:
This collection received container level processing. This finding aid may be updated to reflect new descriptions as well as acquisitions to the collection.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
Photograph of Riverside Hotel (BCHA-1986.24), Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library.
- Location of this collection:
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Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library100 S. Andrews AvenueFort LauderdaleFL33301USA
