Hurth Hotel match book cover

Title

Hurth Hotel match book cover

Subject

match book cover

Description

Complimentary match book promoting the Hotel Hurth in Portsmouth, Ohio located at the corner of Third (3rd) and Chillicothe Streets. Built in 1923 with eight stories, 107 rooms, and adjoining baths with hot and cold water. It was designed by architect C.C. Taylor, cost over $100,00.00 to build, and was owned by Adolph Hurth. It closed in about 1971. The 1982 city directory listed Hurth Apartments for elderly-handicapped in this location.

Creator

The Ohio Match Company, Wadsworth, Ohio

Date

1923 - 1971

Format

4 cm x 11.5 cm unfolded, light-weight card stock

Coverage

Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio

Rights

Scioto County Public Library