Waxahachie Hotel Tips by keeweechic

This hotel was built in 1912 and named after the founder of Waxahachie (Emory W Rogers). There was once two hotels on this site but both were destroyed by fires. The wet tower roof has a roof garden restaurant with a view of the city. The East tower roof was designed for sleeping tents for those preferring the outdoor environment. In the basement was a billiard room, barber shop and a swimming pool which was supplied from a nearby hot well.
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Unique Qualities: It has been said some of the hotel guests were Bonnie & Clyde and Frank Sinatra. Also several major league baseball teams were headquartered here for spring training. The Detroit Tigers in 1916-17, the Cincinnati Reds in 1919, the Chicago White Sox in 1921 and the Buffalo Bisons in 1948-49. The building has been used as a bank in the movie 'Places in the Heart'. After being closed for 50 years, the hotel was renovated and reconfigured. It looks like the renovating is still continuing with a gift shop and meeting rooms to be added. The site is part of the Old Chisholm Trail. Emory's restaurant is open.

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Address: 100 N. College Street (at Main)
Website: http://www.rogershotel.com

This wonderfully restored 1916 mansion is a Bed & Breakfast . It was once the home of a Texas oilman, P A Chapman. It has been listed on both the local and National Historic Registers. The front of the property on a busy main street hides what really lies behind. There are gardens with ponds, waterfalls and fountains. There are also beautiful arbors, private sunbathing deck and a pergola. All the rooms are beautifully furnished with antiques and artwork.
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Theme: Bed and Breakfast

Address: 903 West Main Street
Website: http://www.texasguides.com/rosemarymansion.html