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Join Lesley Jones, the Director of Archives & Curation at the History Center, in this episode of "From the Archives" exploring the Dixie Hunt Hotel. Lesley delves into the history of a barber chair from the hotel's basement, offering a unique window into the past.
Highlights of the Episode:
- The Dixie Hunt Hotel's transformation from a hotel with various amenities to an office space.
- A look back at the hotel's unique amenities, including a dress shop, dining room with live music, shoe shine service, and a memorable elevator operator.
- The hotel's barber shop, fondly remembered by Gainesville residents.
- A detailed examination of the barber chair in the History Center's collection, made by the Koken Barber Supply Company in the 1930s.
- The chair's features: leather material, headrest, razor strap, towel holder, and a patented lever for adjusting the chair's height.
- The story of the chair's donor, Mr. P. Martin Ellard, a respected CPA and community member in Northeast Georgia.
Become a Member to gain early access to our monthly "From the Archives" series and more! negahc.org/member
Discover more about the Northeast Georgia History Center and its fascinating collections at www.negahc.org.
Join Lesley Jones, the Director of Archives & Curation at the History Center, in this episode of "From the Archives" exploring the Dixie Hunt Hotel. Lesley delves into the history of a barber chair from the hotel's basement, offering a unique window into the past.
Highlights of the Episode:
- The Dixie Hunt Hotel's transformation from a hotel with various amenities to an office space.
- A look back at the hotel's unique amenities, including a dress shop, dining room with live music, shoe shine service, and a memorable elevator operator.
- The hotel's barber shop, fondly remembered by Gainesville residents.
- A detailed examination of the barber chair in the History Center's collection, made by the Koken Barber Supply Company in the 1930s.
- The chair's features: leather material, headrest, razor strap, towel holder, and a patented lever for adjusting the chair's height.
- The story of the chair's donor, Mr. P. Martin Ellard, a respected CPA and community member in Northeast Georgia.
Become a Member to gain early access to our monthly "From the Archives" series and more! negahc.org/member
Discover more about the Northeast Georgia History Center and its fascinating collections at www.negahc.org.
