Name/Title
Corner Guest Room view at Grand Hotel circa mid-1950's, overlooking Mobile Bay and the fishing pier.Description
The "new" Grand Hotel, which opened in the spring of 1941, was designed with three wings. This view is from the end room of the East Wing, allowing a view of the Grand Fishing Pier and the beach. Circa mid-1950's. This is most likely the room used by Col. Matthew Thompson when he was the commanding officer of "Operation Ivory Soap" during WWII.Create Date
March 12, 2022Update Date
August 20, 2022