St. Charles Hotel
"This house, which fronts on St. Charles street, and
occupies about three quarters of the large square bounded by St. Charles, Carondelet, Common and
Gravier streets, is one of the handsomest hotel structures in America. Those who have traveled much
assert that the front, with its massive columns, many windows and imposing cornice, is unequalled for
beauty and grandeur by any in this country. The magnificent furniture, commodious rooms, and sumptuous
table of the St. Charles enjoyed a wide reputation in ante-bellum days, which has been well maintained since
the war, under management of Col. Robert E. Rivers." -- Waldo, 1879
