← Back to the front page
Places

From the Civil War to the Jazz Age: 15 Historic Hotels in the Southern United States

Trista June 27, 2025 8 min
lobby of the roosevelt hotel, new orleans 2022
Advertisement

3. The Jefferson Hotel (Richmond, Virginia)

jefferson hotel, richmond, va (nypl b12647398 73903).tiff
A postcard of the Jefferson Hotel, early 20th century. Source: Wikipedia

Since opening in 1895, The Jefferson Hotel has captivated visitors with its stunning Beaux-Arts architecture and lavish interiors. The hotel’s resilience was proven when it survived a devastating fire, quickly reclaiming its place as a central social hub during the Jazz Age. Famed for hosting illustrious figures like Winston Churchill and F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Jefferson’s legacy is interwoven with the culture of Richmond. Delve deeper into its fascinating past at The Jefferson Hotel.

Written by
Trista
Advertisement

Keep reading

Omaha Beach Was Deemed ‘Manageable’ — Then 90% of Some Units Died in an Hour
American History

Omaha Beach Was Deemed ‘Manageable’ — Then 90% of Some Units Died in an Hour

Gregory Gann · 12 min
Buried Ancient Circle Discovered at Machrie Moor by Geophysical Survey
Ancient History

Buried Ancient Circle Discovered at Machrie Moor by Geophysical Survey

Gregory Gann · 11 min
Ancient Chinese Architecture: Why Its Vast Wooden Palaces Barely Survived
Ancient History

Ancient Chinese Architecture: Why Its Vast Wooden Palaces Barely Survived

Gregory Gann · 13 min