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Hotel Bentley, Alexandria, Louisiana

In the 1940s Alexandria became a hub for military bases, justifying Joseph Bentley's addition of an eight story extension to his namesake hotel. Such notable military leaders as Omar Bradley, George Patton, and Dwight Eisenhower stayed at the hotel.

Hotel Bentley, Alexandria, Louisiana

Courtesy of The Historic New Orleans Collection

Hotel Bentley, Alexandria, Louisiana. Unidentified

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Courtesy of The Historic New Orleans Collection
Date 1930s
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