Construction Began: 1930 Building Completed: 1931 Opened: May 18, 1931 Architect: Anderson, Probst, & White Building Contractor: Carmichael Construction Company Cost: Around $2,300,000 Design: Moderne

 

Building the Mayflower - Karl Grismer

Opening Souvenir (large pdf)

A $3,000,000 Hotel

The Main Street entrance is marked by a marquee and large bronze mullioned window. State Street frontage has similar entry and both are flanked by display windows. Three story limestone base is decorated with cartouches and masks above the portals. The side facade divides into two brick towers flanking a recessed facade.

From its opening in 1931 until the mid-1960's, the Mayflower was rated as Akron's best hotel. The 16 story structure contained 450 guest rooms. It hosted most of the city's major social events. Its ballroom, decorated with a combination of Modern and Louis XV motifs, was one of the most elegant rooms ever created in Akron.

 

Mayflower Hotel. Advertisement. Akron Topics July 1931.

 

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