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OCEAN VIEW HOTEL - PALM BEACH
The Palm Beach Post
Fri, Jan 14, 1927
Page 7
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Announcing the Opening of New Ocean View Hotel 136 WORTH AVE., PALM BEACH
For those who appreciate the convenience and comforts of a modern hotel with a refined home-like atmosphere at moderate rates.
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THE NEW OCEAN VIEW HOTEL
Extends to you a cordial invitation to call and inspect its large pleasant rooms, all with bath.
Telephone and elevator service provided. Special showers and entrance for ocean Bathing.
The large Roof Garden overlooks for miles, the Atlantic Ocean, Lake Worth and the beautiful residential section of the Palm Beaches.
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Reservations Can Now Be Made.
The Ocean View is Seventy-five Yards from the Beach
W. A. Merrill, Prop. Guy Davenport, Mgr.
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The Palm Beach Post
Sun. Jan 16, 1927
Page 12
The new Ocean View hotel situated on Worth avenue, between the County road and the ocean, was opened Friday with Guy Davenport manager. The hostelry was built by W. A. Merrill, and has 50 rooms, all with bath. A roof garden which commands a beautiful view of the Atlantic and Lake Worth is a feature, which is destined to be very popular among guests.
The Ocean View is only 75 yards from the ocean. Cognizant that guests would consider this when selecting a place to live, Mr. Merrill provided a private entrance for bathers.
The hotel is modern in every appointment, including elevator, telephone and other services cherished by those seeking a comfortable place in which to live. To accommodate those who desire to live at the hotel and dine out, and also guests who choose to have their meals there, Mr. Davenport announced that the plan will be either American or European, the wishes of guests prevailing.
The furnishings and equipment are modern and attractive. The lobby is so furnished that a home-like atmosphere is obtained, adding to the comfort of guests. A number of reservations were received Saturday, according to Mr. Davenport, who added that several guests have arrived from the North for the season.
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The Palm Beach Post
Tue, Jan 18, 1927
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Ocean View Hotel Is Popular House
The new Ocean View hotel on Worth Avenue has already earned a reputation as one of the smaller hostelries in the colony and many people from the north have been arriving to spend a few days at this charming new hotel which is close to the lake and has all of the advantages of the larger resorts at a smaller cost.
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The lounge is very attractive, with comfortable chairs placed about a glowing fireplace and heavy divans and tapestry hangings on the wall and everything in true Spanish style giving a warm and cheery aspect. Miss A. Fleming has come from New York, and Mr. L. Haas and his family have come from St. Paul, Minnesota, for a winter's visit in Palm Beach. Mrs. M. P. Ryan is also here from one of the Twin Cities and Miss Alice Moran has registered from St. Paul.
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Mr. G. Davenport, the manager of the hotel reports that he is prepared to serve many guests during the winter and a number of reservations have been made for the season. The Ocean View hotel will remain open the year round and is owned by Mr. W. A. Merrill who is well known in Palm Beach. The house has fifty rooms each with a private bath and elevator ser- vice and no stone is being left unturned by the management to give the very best in service to the guests.
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The Palm Beach Post
Sun, Dec 08, 1929
Page 9
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OCEAN VIEW HOTEL OPENING SET TODAY
Opening today of the Ocean View Hotel, situated on Worth Avenue, near Gus Bath, is announced.
The hotel will be under the managership of W. J. Merrill with O. Schoelz as assistant manager. W. A. Merrill is owner of the Ocean View Hotel. Opening for the fourth season, the establishment has been redecorated. The dining room is scheduled to open next week under the same managership as the hotel, it was announced.
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