Hotel Blanche

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name = Hotel Blanche

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location = Lake City, Florida
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architect = Frank Pierce Milburn, Henry W. Otiscite web|url=http://www.flheritage.com/services/sites/fht/record_t.cfm?ID=146&type=t&index=4|title=Hotel Blanche|date=2007-02-20|work=Florida Heritage Tourism Interactive Catalog|publisher=Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs] cite web|url=http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/FL/Columbia/state.html|title=National Register of Historical Places - Florida (FL), Columbia County|date=2007-02-20|work=National Register of Historic Places|publisher=National Park Service]
architecture = Masonry Eclectic
built = 1902
added = January 18, 1990
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The Hotel Blanche (also known as the Blanche Hotel or The Blanche or Hancock Building ) is a historic site in Lake City, Florida, United States. It is located at 212 North Marion Street. On January 18, 1990, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

In the lobby of the building is the oldest elevator in the State of Florida. It is still functional but is currently blocked off. Also, the third floor is said to be haunted, and is inaccessible to the public.

Notable occupants

* Al Capone occasionally stopped at the Hotel Blanche on his way from Chicago to Miami.
* Johnny Cash has also stayed at the Hotel.

References

External links

* [http://www.flheritage.com/facts/reports/places/index.cfm?fuseaction=ListAreas&county=columbia Columbia County listings] , Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs

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