{"id":114681,"date":"2022-11-14T23:47:36","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T04:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=114681"},"modified":"2022-11-14T23:47:36","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T04:47:36","slug":"historic-americus-hotel-ribbon-cutting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=114681","title":{"rendered":"Historic Americus Hotel Ribbon Cutting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting at the Historic Americus Hotel<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Nestled in downtown Allentown, Pennsylvania, the Americus Hotel boasts a rich history accompanied by modern amenities. Guests enjoy spacious rooms, opulent period appointments, delicious dining, and premier event venues.<\/p>\n<p>The site of the Americus Hotel had been used as a hotel since 1810. In that year, Abraham Gangawere built a two-story tavern on the northeastern corner of 6th and Hamilton Streets. The current hotel opened its doors in 1927and is known as the \u201cGrand Lady of Hamilton Street\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The Americus Hotel, a member of the Historic Hotels of America, has been brought back to life showcasing the original highlights of the hotel to include emerald cut chandeliers in the Grand Ballroom, palladium windows, and murals dating back to the 1920s.<\/p>\n<p>Loving restoration of the Americus hotel has been made possible by long-time Allentown residents, the Abdouche family. Their attention to detail and commitment to the comfort of their guests is showcased in every detail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: Thursday, November 17th 5-7PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where: Historic Americus Hotel, 555 Hamilton St Allentown PA 18101<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pricing Information:\u00a0FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>About the Chamber:\u00a0The mission of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economy and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley Metropolitan Area.\u00a0We accomplish this through business-to-business networking events and marketing products, affinity programs and exclusive, money saving member benefits, training programs, government affairs initiatives and public policy advocacy, and community development enterprises.\u00a0With nearly 5,000 members who employ more than 200,000, the Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nLiz Martin<br \/>\nSenior VP, Allentown Initiatives<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleychamber.org\/\">https:\/\/www.lehighvalleychamber.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting at the Historic Americus Hotel Nestled in downtown Allentown, Pennsylvania, the Americus Hotel boasts a rich history accompanied by modern amenities. 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