The vintage house book : classic American homes 1880-1980 / Tad Burness Smithsonian Libraries and Archives. Object Details Author Burness, Tad 1933-Notes "2,500 images"--Cover. NMAH copy ...

At some point around 1880, the American House was extensively damaged by fire, causing it to close. In 1906, a new hotel, also bearing the name the American House, was built on the same property ...