In Celebration of MHS Class of 1958

In Celebration of MHS Class of 1958

A Tribute and Celebration

We were the class of 1958, members of the Greatest Generation as well as children of the Greatest Generation. Born in 1940, we are also called members of the Traditional Generation.

Our childhood, post World War II, "was the best of times . . . it was the age of wisdom . . . it was the epoch of belief . . .it was the season of Light . . . it was the spring of hope . . . we had everything before us . . .we were all going direct to Heaven . . . ." (A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens.) At least, that's the way I felt about it. We were truly blessed.

- Ouida Tomlinson -

This blog is a place for 1958 graduates of Meridian, Mississippi, High School to stay in touch, post their news, items of interest and photographs.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Marriott Approves Franchise


Marriott International has approved the franchise application of New Orleans, La. developer Historic Restorations, Inc. to convert the historic Threefoot Building in downtown Meridian into a 125-room Courtyard by Marriott.

After a long controversy, the City of Meridian approved a proposal by HRI to renovate the building in January. The city will guarantee $14 million of the $55 million project. The Threefoot is a 15 story art deco building constructed in the 1920’s. It has been virtually abandoned for decades.

HRI will renovate the existing building, and construct a new annex building for “back of house” hotel functions. To make room for the hotel, the nearby bank branch and defunct parking garage will be demolished.

HRI specializes in renovating historic urban buildings that have been abandoned. Their work includes the restoration of the King Edward hotel building in Jackson and much of the warehouse district in New Orleans.

Courtyard by Marriott is a mid-scale hotel chain offering amenities such as flat screen TV’s in guest rooms and a “24/7 market” offering salads, fresh fruit, and the like. The Threefoot Courtyard by Marriott will charge an estimated $140 per room night.

The franchise agreement must be executed within 90 days and the renovations completed as per the approved design plans before the hotel is opened to customers. Exterior renovations are scheduled to begin in June.
Source: The Meridian Star

1 comment:

Martha Markline Hopkins said...

I was happy to see that the Threefoot Building will be restored; however, judging from the proposed finished results, it seems that they will downplay the wonderful and colorful art deco facade, and place white around it, drawing attention away from it. It will look very much like a generic Marriott when finished.