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Norton Hotel (first) - Artifacts

Charles W. Norton, proprietor of both Norton Hotels in Detroit

Charles W. Norton, proprietor of both Norton Hotels in Detroit

A newspaper advertisement for the auctioning of the Astor Hotel's furnishings ahead of its demolition in 1927.

A newspaper advertisement for the auctioning of the Astor Hotel's furnishings ahead of its demolition in 1927.

An ad for the opening party on June 19, 1918.

An ad for the opening party on June 19, 1918.