Deshon VA Hospital 1942
My father (R) was a pharmacist at Deshon. He sometimes remarked of his time at Deshon General that "We fought the
battle of the Airport Inn." Obviously, a reference to nights spent
dancing and partying. My question is: does anyone know the exact name
and location of the place my Dad referred to as the "Airport Inn"?
Perhaps it was on or near Airport Rd. Does it exist any more?
Thanks,
David Meisner
It could be in reference to a motel near the airport which was just across the road from Deshon.
ReplyDeleteIf I remember correctly, the Airport Inn was south of Butler Airport, in the Brownsdale area. I remember that they had a big sign on the roof.
ReplyDeleteMight be a reference to the Beacon Inn/Hotel. I remember my parents speaking about going there in the same time frame.
ReplyDeleteThere used to be an airport acrossw what was then Route 422 where Target and Walmart are now. I think that is the airport they are referring to.
ReplyDeleteAcross from the VA was the Butler/Alameda Airport or Airfield. It had a restaurant located on the property.
ReplyDeleteMcKee's motel was not too far from Deshon. It was on the other side of the road.
ReplyDeleteThey could be referring to the Beacon Hotel near the regional airport off Route 8. I recall a large airport spotlight being located there.
ReplyDeleteThanks to the commenters for their input.
ReplyDeleteDavid Meisner
The girl in the white dress was Patricia Dittmer later by marriage Gitlin. My fiancé is her son. Was she your fathers date? Do you know names of the other man snd woman?
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your input and information identifying one of the people in my photo. I sent an email to you at jsetnar...maybe not the correct email. I have another similar but not identical photo I could send you if you would like. Thanks so much for your input. Unfortunately I do not know the names of the other man & woman.
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