Statler Hotel - Photos
Statler Hotel
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The Statler sandwiched between the Kales, left, and Park Avenue buildings in July 2003.
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The Statler in November 2002
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The rear of the Statler (southern elevation) showing its distinctive V-shape to allow as much light into rooms as possible.
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Much of the Statler had been ravaged by the elements, scrappers and vandals.
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The west elevation of the Statler, shortly before demolition began
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A look at the damage from years of flooding in the basement
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A staircase showing much decay, shortly before the building was razed
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The Statler, shortly before demolition began in 2005.
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The Statler's basements were flooded for years, causing much rust on the machinery.
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Much of the Statler had been ravaged by the elements, scrappers and vandals.
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What was left of the grand ballroom shortly before the building was demolished.
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Much of the Statler had been ravaged by the elements, scrappers and vandals.
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A kitchen in the Statler, showing one of several collapses that had occured