Modern 110 Room Hotel To Replace Reiman Hotel
A completely new and larger hotel, modern in every respect, with 110 rooms, will grow out of the present Reiman Hotel structure, shortly after the beginning of the New Year. Work on the building will begin as soon as the plans and specifications are completed.
The Reiman Hotel property was sold yesterday by Misses Esther and Flora Reiman to Max Williams, the transfer of the property being completed yesterday afternoon. Mr. Williams will take possession of the property as soon as the present lease expires on January 1, and will close the building for the remodeling and extensions contemplated.
Under plans, which are now in course of preparation, the present three story structure will be raised another flight, the building completely remodeled and enlarged and sixty more rooms added, giving the new hotel 110 rooms. Every room will be equipped with bath, and every room will be an outside room. The building will be a handsome structure, and Mr. Williams intends to make it one of the most completely appointed and best equipped hotels in Mississippi.
No date can be set for the reopening of the newly modernized hotel, but the work will be pushed as rapidly as possible, and early in the New Year, the hotel will be ready to serve the traveling public.
From the Greenwood Commonwealth, December 23, 1937
HOTEL REIMAN PLANS ARE BEING PREPARED
Architect R. J. Moor Is Drawing Plans for Construction of Modern Hotel
The Reiman Hotel, recently purchased by Max Williams, has been closed, and plans are in course of preparation by R. J. Moor, local architect for the construction and remodeling of the building.
Mr. Moor’s plans will call for complete rebuilding of the hotel and the addition of sufficient rooms to bring the total rooms available to 110, with every modern convenience.
Construction work is expected to start as soon as the plans are completed.
From the Greenwood Commonwealth, January 7, 1938
BIDS ON HOTEL ANNEX WILL BE OPENED FRIDAY
Architect R. J. Moor Will Receive Bids for Construction Five Story Annex
Bids for the construction of a five story annex to the Reiman Hotel and for completely remodeling the three story structure recently purchased by Max Williams, will be opened on February 17, it is announced by R. J. Moor, architect on the project.
The original date for receiving bids was set for February 10, but the time was extended for an additional week.
The following contracts are understood to be planning to subject bids for the general contract, but separate bids will be received for plumbing, heating and electrical work:
I.C. Garber & Son, Jackson; S. L. McGinnis, Greenwood; A. M. Allen, Moorhead; M. T. Reed Construction Company, Belzoni; J. R. Flint Construction Company, Jackson; Walter L. Perry Construction Co., Philadelphia; I. W. Havard, Canton.
The annex and remodeled building will contain eighty rooms with all modern appointments.
From the Greenwood Commonwealth, February 12, 1938
Around the former Reiman Hotel this morning there was a rush of activity in preparation for the re-opening of the completely remodeled hotel on September 1, as the Greenwood Leflore Hotel.
Max Williams, owner, has completely remodeled the interior of the building, and it will afford excellent hotel accommodations.
From the Greenwood Commonwealth, August 29, 1938
Hotel Greenwood Leflore Opens To Serve Public
Greenwood’s fine new hotel, Hotel Greenwood Leflore, will be formally opened for business here tomorrow, under the management of H. E. Burnett, formerly of Tupelo.
Hotel Greenwood Leflore, owned by M. M. Williams, is one of the state’s most modern hotels and is one of only a few air-cooled hotels in the Tri-States. In the facilities of the hotel, nothing had been overlooked for the service, pleasure and comfort of the guests.
The Coffee Shop, not yet complete, is expected to be ready for service within the next few weeks. This, too, will be entirely new throughout and will afford an added convenience to the guests.
The interior of the hotel has been completely remodeled and everything possible provided for the comfort of the guests. Each room is equipped with closet space, and with tile bath, combination tub and shower of the most modern type. Year-round comfort of the guests is assured by the gas fired heating system and the air-cooling system, and in addition to the air-cooling system, each room is equipped with a ceiling fan.
Hotel Greenwood Leflore is equipped with new furnishings throughout. The solid maple bedroom suites of Greenwood Leflore design, were designed by Mrs. M. M. Williams, and manufactured especially for this hotel. Furniture for the lobby is chromium and blue leather, and the coffee shop is also being furnished in chromium.
All new innerspring mattresses and box springs have been installed, and a telephone, bed and desk light provided for each room.
The hotel is beautifully decorated throughout. Splendid taste is displayed in the selection of wallpaper and harmonizing floor coverings, bed spreads, draperies and occasional pieces of furniture.
Plans for remodeling Hotel Greenwood Leflore were designed by R. J. Moor, local architect; building material and supplies furnished by H. E. Crook Lumber Company; the heating, plumbing and air-cooling system were installed by J. D. Lanham; all of the wallpaper was bought from Stafford Paint and Wallpaper Company, and the draperies are from Fountain’s Drapery Department.
An invitation is extended the public in general to make an inspection of Hotel Greenwood Leflore and it’s magnificent appointments.
From the Greenwood Commonwealth, August 31, 1938
Hotel Greenwood Leflore in 1959, just before destruction to make
way for The First National Bank
of Greenwood.
The former Hotel Greenwood Leflore site, now the main office for Regions Bank.
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