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

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8. The Brown Hotel (Louisville, Kentucky)

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The Broadway entrance to the Brown Hotel. Source: Wikipedia

Opened in 1923, The Brown Hotel radiates Jazz Age glamour with its stunning marble lobby and intricately decorated ceilings. Famed as the birthplace of the iconic Hot Brown sandwich, it has long been a favorite destination for Derby-goers and jazz musicians seeking sophistication and excitement. The hotel’s blend of culinary heritage and timeless elegance makes it a Louisville treasure. Dive into its storied past at Brown Hotel history.

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