City Directories and History: Constructed in circa 1908, when the citizens of Chester realized they needed a hotel to accommodate the number of individuals needing to come to
Interior postcard image of the Inn’s dining area. Courtesy of the Davie Beard Collection – 2016
Laying pipe in downtown Chester – 1897. Courtesy of the Chester Co Library
Chester’s post office building is seen in the rear view of this 1940 image of downtown Chester. Courtesy of the CDGS – 2012
court for business. Known as the Southern Hotel, it was owned by T.L. Eberhardt and managed by H.G. Rohr accommodating about 25 rooms. This facility operated until the 1960’s and was demolished after 1986.
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