LAKELAND HOTEL

In October 1951 the Lakeland Hotel opened at located at 4025 Highway 7 at Lake Street. Touted as Park's first Hotel (never mind those 100 years ago), an article announced that it had a lobby and 24 rooms, two of which were kitchenettes for light housekeeping. Designed by architects Thorshov & Cerny, Inc. and built by D'Arcy Leck Construction Co., the one story "hotel" featured interior finishes of natural birch woodwork, plaster walls, and asphalt tile floors.

The new building, "modern in every respect," cost $150,000 to build, and was originally managed by D.E. O'Neal.

50+ years later the hotel is still in business. In February 1981 it was purchased by A.M. and J.C. Bhakta.

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