The Herald Dispatch featured an article by Jim Casto with a photo supplied by David Smith today.
The three story building at 624 9th Street was built in 1915-1916. This photo of it dates to when it was being used as the Athletic Club
When first built it had retail shops on first floor and apartments above. In 1922 it became the Plaza hotel. Its close proximity to the C&O railroad station supplied guests. After the Swartz brothers closed their Continental Club in Chesapeake in 1949, they moved to this location and opened the Athletic Club. By 1973 the Athletic Club was no longer in use and it was bought by a Beauty College. My parents and grandparents spoke of the Athletic Club many times. I don't think that children were welcome on the premises?
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