Name New Hotel 'Central' Says J.A. Wise

Name It Central

I would suggest that the new hotel be called “Central Hotel.” I have lived here thirty-eight years, and have seen the town grow from a mere station to a prosperous city. I think that “Central” would be most appropriate.

--J.A. Wise

From the front page of the Statesville Sentinel, Wednesday, January 11, 1922.