During World War II, the Grand Hotel was converted into a military training facility, known as Operation Ivory Soap. Lt. Col. Matthew Thompson is seated in the Grand Dining Room (the mess hall) in 1944.

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During World War II, the Grand Hotel was converted into a military training facility, known as Operation Ivory Soap. Lt. Col. Matthew Thompson is seated in the Grand Dining Room (the mess hall) in 1944.

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The Grand Dining Room was utilized as the Mess Hall during WWII, Operation Ivory Soap.

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March 19, 2022

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March 19, 2022