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Biltmore steward recounts landmark’s history, stresses preservation
Summary
Tom Prescott, president of Seaway Hotels Corp., described the Biltmore Hotel’s history and his stewardship of the Coral Gables landmark, noting its original golf course, 1926 opening, 1926 hurricane damage, and use as a military hospital in 1942; no formal action was taken.
Tom Prescott, president of Seaway Hotels Corp., described the history of the Biltmore Hotel and his stewardship of the Coral Gables landmark during remarks at a Coral Gables public meeting.
Prescott said the hotel — a longtime city landmark surrounded by its own golf course — “is one of the crown jewels of our portfolio.” He described the site’s evolution from its conception in 1924 to its opening and later uses. “My name is Tom Prescott, and I have the…
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