
West Virginia's Gilded Age landmarks: hotels, asylums and prisons
Published on October 18, 2025
to cater to the millionaires of the era. The hotel was a pioneer in technology, reputed to be one of the first buildings in Parkersburg with

to cater to the millionaires of the era. The hotel was a pioneer in technology, reputed to be one of the first buildings in Parkersburg with