West Virginia, White Sulphur Springs, The Greenbrier
The Greenbrier dates back to 1778, attracting guest to the natural mineral springs and the surrounding natural environment. The main building, a combination of Classical Revival and Federal architectural styles, was built in 1913. For most of its history, the hotel and surrounding 10,000 acres was owned by the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway and its successors, the CSX Corporation. Following years of heavy losses, CSX placed the hotel into bankruptcy in 2009. The Justice Family Group, a company owned by Jim Justice, subsequently bought the property and guaranteed all debts, resulting in dismissal of the bankruptcy.
The Greenbrier has an interesting history in war and politics. During World War II, the federal government took over the hotel and used it as a place of interment for German and Japanese diplomats. During the Cold War era, Greenbrier was the site of a massive underground bunker that would serve as a relocation center for the Congress. The bunker was decommissioned in 1992.
The Greenbrier is a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
West Virginia, White Sulphur Springs, The Greenbrier
The Greenbrier dates back to 1778, attracting guest to the natural mineral springs and the surrounding natural environment. The main building, a combination of Classical Revival and Federal architectural styles, was built in 1913. For most of its history, the hotel and surrounding 10,000 acres was owned by the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway and its successors, the CSX Corporation. Following years of heavy losses, CSX placed the hotel into bankruptcy in 2009. The Justice Family Group, a company owned by Jim Justice, subsequently bought the property and guaranteed all debts, resulting in dismissal of the bankruptcy.
The Greenbrier has an interesting history in war and politics. During World War II, the federal government took over the hotel and used it as a place of interment for German and Japanese diplomats. During the Cold War era, Greenbrier was the site of a massive underground bunker that would serve as a relocation center for the Congress. The bunker was decommissioned in 1992.
The Greenbrier is a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.