From Mount Olive Tribune - Industrial Issue, 1907

Elsewhere in this edition is shown cuts of Goldsboro's two handsome hotels - Hotel Kennon and the Arlington, both under the proprietorship of Mr. Broadhurst H. Griffin, one of the most capable hotel managers in the State. The Hotel Kennon is a handsome three-story brick and stone structure, covering a large area, and is located on East Centre Street, in the very heart of Goldsboro's business district. It has been under the management of Mr. Griffin for fifteen years, during which time it has been built up from a run-down condition to its present flourishing and popular state, being known far and near as one of the very best hotels in the South.

The Arlington Hotel, a handsome two-story structure, is used as what may be termed an annex to the Kennon, and is under the management of Mrs. Rasberry. It has recently been greatly improved, and presents an attractive and imposing appearance.

The Kennon contains about 100 rooms, forty with private baths. It is steam heated, electric lighted and handsomely furnished throughout; about two years ago the entire house was remodeled and refurnished and carpeted and a new wing containing thirty-six rooms with private baths, added. This part was furnished with handsome brass beds, velvet carpets and fine furniture.

The house is conveniently and admirably laid out, with handsome lobby, office, barber shop, billiard room, cigar stand and sample rooms on the main floor. On the second floor are parlor, writing room, ladies' waiting room and dining room. The cuisine is excellent and the table abundant, being supplied with the best the market affords. A full service is given in all departments, and a large corps of people employed.

Mr. B. H. Griffin employs an able manager in the person of Mr. L. T. Brown, who has been here about four years. Mr. Griffin is alos proprietor of the Kennon Cafe, and in addition to this is a man of large business affairs. He operates the Goldsboro Steam Laundry, is interested in the Goldsboro Ice Company and handles its output, owns a large farm one mile from this city, from which are drawn many of the products served on the hotel table, such as fresh fruit, vegetables, milk etc. He is also a director in the Goldsboro Savings and Trust Company, in the Wayne Agricultural Works and in Huggins Drug Company of Goldsboro.

Mr. Griffin last year leased the new hotel in New Bern, the Hotel Gaston, one of the finest hotels in the State, which opens for business about September 15th, under the management of Mr. F. P. Morton.

Arlington Hotel, Goldsboro, N.C.
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