345 South Main, The Ambassador Hotel

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The 140-room hotel was built in 1915, and like other hotels in South Main, was considered modest and affordable. Note the dollar and half rate boldly posted on the side of the hotel. The hotel actually consisted of three buildings, one of which burned down. One of the buildings which faces Vance is now a condo complex called Ambassador Commons. The building fronting Main Street remains a great development opportunity.