We Are The Proud Owners of a Hotel

It's Official!

 

Today, March 6, 2015 my husband Brad Hutchinson, and myself, Penny Hutchinson purchased the Mithoff Hotel.  This beautiful old Lancaster landmark has officially been saved from the wrecking ball!!  I'd like to personally thank Brian Kuhn, the Service Safety Director, and the Honorable David Smith, Mayor of Lancaster.  Without their help and support this never would have happened.  They fought tirelessly in our favor, removed obstacles and paved the way for what we were able to accomplish today.

 

I'd also like to thank Rick Snyder, who donated a portion of his legal fees with Stebleton, Aranda and Snider, and SAS Lawyer's Title.  He helped draw up all the legal documents and assisted with the closing.  Also in attendance was Randy Ullom, who assisted with the legal documents.  His help with the transfer was instrumental. 

 

And I really have to thank my husband.  Wow!  He's already started cleaning out the building.  He's unstoppable and there isn't a single thing he can't accomplish.  I wouldn't have wanted to attempt this project with any other human being on the planet. 

 

We started this process in September of last year.  None of it has been really difficult or unbearable--just time consuming.  The amazing part of it is that I've watched Lancaster come alive.  There is more activity downtown, and people are talking about the history and the culture of the city.  I've learned a great deal more about Lancaster.  I've been contacted by ancestors of the Mithoffs and the Overholtzers (owners of the Swan Hotel circa 1846).    And I've never been more impressed by this town.  So many people have shown their support of this purchase.  I've been stopped in the street, in restaurants and in stores.   Both Brad and I have been thanked and congratulated.  I've been touched and humbled.  It has been a remarkable experience, and I can only imagine that this is only the beginning.

 

So, as we start this project, I hope you will all continue to follow this blog.  I will post at least once a week, more if something major happens, or if we make some remarkable discovery.  Businesses have already come out in support, and people have begun to donate time and resources to help us bring this building to back to life.   It's a major undertaking and its great to know we are not in this alone. 

 

Thank you all again for your help and support.  We did it Lancaster!