inn
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“You can imagine stepping off the train in 1880s Monrovia and going and staying in this exact inn in the prettiest little town in the Old West,” Cain said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
"At the same time, it was essential that we preserved the character, atmosphere and soul of the inn," he added.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
As for the San Juan Hill painting, it connects neatly with the history of Theodore Roosevelt, one of nine presidents who have visited the inn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
Borel, a congenial 39-year-old whose family owns the inn in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, thought their request to see the wine collection was strange, but he led them downstairs anyway.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
Maggie and Leah were brought to a room at a local inn.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
"It's coming to a point now where we are going to lose some of our inns and taverns, never to be returned," he told the BBC.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Begun in the 15th century, the 25,000-mile network undulated over the Andes and west coast of South America, replete with stone paths, rope bridges, staircases, fortresses, inns and warehouses to serve relays of royal runners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
In its heyday, the town’s main drag featured saloons, dance halls, inns and gambling houses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2024
By the 18th century, servants at country houses and inns expected these gifts from guests, and sources at the time complained of the cost.
From National Geographic ● Feb. 26, 2024
Because there were few inns, the monasteries were open for the entertainment of wayfarers, rich and poor alike.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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