This year, we decided to take a look at what was once called the finest hotel south of St. Louis, located in a place the locals proudly claim to be one of the most haunted cities in America.
People have been through a lot in recent years. Between how the pandemic limited social interactions and a general rise in nostalgia, researchers have noticed an unfortunate trend. According to Discovery ABA, a children’s therapy service provider, over 60% of adults in the US report feeling lonely, and for young adults this stat is even more shocking. With a whopping 79% of young people reporting feeling lonely, researchers are now calling Gen Z the loneliest generation. This can certainly sound dire, but there are those who also see this trend as a rising opportunity. People want to be more social, they want interaction with their neighbors, and people want a larger sense of community where they live. Since 45 million households are renters (from data collected by the National Multifamily Housing Council), property managers and multi-family property owners are in a prime position to meet the new need of this generation, and one solution managers are turning to is event planning. Not only does community event planning show that you as a property staff care about your tenants, a happier community leads to a higher retention rate and more tenant referrals (lower vacancies). If you’re interested in planning your first
Location: Tonopah, NevadaArchitectural Style: Renaissance RevivalBuilt: 1907 One of the best things about investigating the paranormal is the opportunity to take a deeper look into the past. For our first entry of 2023, we take a brief look into the old West, the mining boom of the late 19th century, and a little town with a big history. Grab your trusty steed and saddle up! This week, we visit Tonopah, Nevada’s Mizpah Hotel. The TownWhile admiring the Mojave Desert, it’s hard to imagine why anyone would want to put down their roots in a place so inhospitable. Yet in the mid-1800s, a movement was pulling people to just these sorts of places. The promises of riches, a new life, and freedom seemed out there for the taking. And so people were flooding en masse out West for the treasures hidden in the hills of the coast. Dotted across California and Nevada, small towns cropped up to support the efforts of hard-working miners. One such settlement that cropped up in this way was the town of Tonopah. A Shoshone word, meaning something along the lines of “greasewood water,” Tonopah began with the discovery of a silver-rich ore vein after prospector Jim
With seasonal changes coming quick, it is not too late to start transforming your commercial property to reflect the festivities. Whether you have a multi-family property, an office building, or another type of commercial property, there are many benefits that come with investing in seasonal decorations. For this season, here are some quick tips on how to make your commercial properties the talk of the town! Establish a BudgetNot every holiday decor project needs to be overly elaborate, but even plans that are intended to start small can grow quicker than expected. Start by setting a reasonable boundary for your decoration budget, and consider cost-saving opportunities like partnering with companies that offer business-specific discounts. In addition, remember to consider both your indoor target spaces, as well as your outdoor and exterior spaces. When building a cohesive plan, it can be easy to plan a budget for just one of these spaces while leaving the other forgotten. To ensure that you have a reasonable budget carved out, employing a professional decorating company is, of course, the best way to reduce budget surprises. While partnering with a professional company, you can usually set a specific budget limit at the beginning of the
The standard square, or even brutalist architecture is commonly associated with apartment and office buildings alike. But over the years, some creative architects have sought to break away from the traditional styles.
Located in downtown Oklahoma City, the 14th floor hotel is equal parts colossal and luxurious. As beautifully crafted as the Skirvin is, it’s the dark history of the building that really captivates guests.
As we begin a new fall season, it’s time for us to dust off our Haunted Places series! We’re ready to embark on another terrifying trip to the most active locations in the United States and Canada.
Beginning in the late 1870s, Quebec saw a resurgence of French architecture in an attempt to restore the province to its 17th century look. One of these projects involved the reconstruction of the Château Saint-Louis, where the Fairmont now stands.
Located along the famed Route 66 in Flagstaff sits the historic Hotel Monte Vista, where some of the guests will be having an extended stay.
This year, we decided to take a look at what was once called the finest hotel south of St. Louis, located in a place the locals proudly claim to be one of the most haunted cities in America.
People have been through a lot in recent years. Between how the pandemic limited social interactions and a general rise in nostalgia, researchers have noticed an unfortunate trend. According to Discovery ABA, a children’s therapy service provider, over 60% of adults in the US report feeling lonely, and for young adults this stat is even more shocking. With a whopping 79% of young people reporting feeling lonely, researchers are now calling Gen Z the loneliest generation. This can certainly sound dire, but there are those who also see this trend as a rising opportunity. People want to be more social, they want interaction with their neighbors, and people want a larger sense of community where they live. Since 45 million households are renters (from data collected by the National Multifamily Housing Council), property managers and multi-family property owners are in a prime position to meet the new need of this generation, and one solution managers are turning to is event planning. Not only does community event planning show that you as a property staff care about your tenants, a happier community leads to a higher retention rate and more tenant referrals (lower vacancies). If you’re interested in planning your first
Location: Tonopah, NevadaArchitectural Style: Renaissance RevivalBuilt: 1907 One of the best things about investigating the paranormal is the opportunity to take a deeper look into the past. For our first entry of 2023, we take a brief look into the old West, the mining boom of the late 19th century, and a little town with a big history. Grab your trusty steed and saddle up! This week, we visit Tonopah, Nevada’s Mizpah Hotel. The TownWhile admiring the Mojave Desert, it’s hard to imagine why anyone would want to put down their roots in a place so inhospitable. Yet in the mid-1800s, a movement was pulling people to just these sorts of places. The promises of riches, a new life, and freedom seemed out there for the taking. And so people were flooding en masse out West for the treasures hidden in the hills of the coast. Dotted across California and Nevada, small towns cropped up to support the efforts of hard-working miners. One such settlement that cropped up in this way was the town of Tonopah. A Shoshone word, meaning something along the lines of “greasewood water,” Tonopah began with the discovery of a silver-rich ore vein after prospector Jim
With seasonal changes coming quick, it is not too late to start transforming your commercial property to reflect the festivities. Whether you have a multi-family property, an office building, or another type of commercial property, there are many benefits that come with investing in seasonal decorations. For this season, here are some quick tips on how to make your commercial properties the talk of the town! Establish a BudgetNot every holiday decor project needs to be overly elaborate, but even plans that are intended to start small can grow quicker than expected. Start by setting a reasonable boundary for your decoration budget, and consider cost-saving opportunities like partnering with companies that offer business-specific discounts. In addition, remember to consider both your indoor target spaces, as well as your outdoor and exterior spaces. When building a cohesive plan, it can be easy to plan a budget for just one of these spaces while leaving the other forgotten. To ensure that you have a reasonable budget carved out, employing a professional decorating company is, of course, the best way to reduce budget surprises. While partnering with a professional company, you can usually set a specific budget limit at the beginning of the
The standard square, or even brutalist architecture is commonly associated with apartment and office buildings alike. But over the years, some creative architects have sought to break away from the traditional styles.
Located in downtown Oklahoma City, the 14th floor hotel is equal parts colossal and luxurious. As beautifully crafted as the Skirvin is, it’s the dark history of the building that really captivates guests.
As we begin a new fall season, it’s time for us to dust off our Haunted Places series! We’re ready to embark on another terrifying trip to the most active locations in the United States and Canada.
Beginning in the late 1870s, Quebec saw a resurgence of French architecture in an attempt to restore the province to its 17th century look. One of these projects involved the reconstruction of the Château Saint-Louis, where the Fairmont now stands.
Located along the famed Route 66 in Flagstaff sits the historic Hotel Monte Vista, where some of the guests will be having an extended stay.
