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Van Alstine's Exchange Hotel

Jacob Bell Van Alstine

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Van Alstine Hotel [same as Exchange Hotel or Van Alstine Exchange Hotel] c.1860

This building was moved in the 1890’s and is now part of the M&M Bar on S. First St.

Note Bank of Watertown, to the left, behind hotel. Site later occupied by WTTN Radio.

1858

07 22 A sort of miscellaneous vagrant, B. B. Vandercook, at the Exchange Hotel of this city, sneaked away without paying his bill WD

1859

01 13 Probably the largest hog ever fatted in this market was slaughtered by Mr. J. B. Van Alstine of the Exchange WD

04 14 Profusely supplied tables; Van Alstine’s election has not made him any the less attentive to guests WD

05 19 Alderman Van Alstine of the Exchange is a model of a corporation father and a pattern of a hotel keeper WG

10 11 Completion of Chicago and North Western Railroad celebrated at Exchange WD

1860

01 12 Hotel ripped off by fine looking female WD

1889

01 04 The Central House, corner of Main and First streets, formerly the Van Alstine Hotel, has been re-opened by B. F. Watson and is now ready for business. He has had the place fitted up in good shape, and he means to make it pleasant for all patrons. He is a first class man, and all who stop at his house will find that he will use them well. He should receive his share of trade, and our people should make an effort to see that he gets a good foothold here in business. WG

Cross references:

Article on Van Alstine and Exchange hotel in Watertown History Annual #2, 2007, pg 1-12.

Van Alstine, Mary (Silas Wright), Daughter of Jacob Van Alstine

Van Alstine's Exchange Hotel, Temporary residence of first mayor

Van Alstine's Exchange Hotel, Van Alstine's Exchange