Theo Pantall begins construction on the Pantall Hotel and it takes one year to complete. While being built, this landmark is labeled as the “Showplace of Punxsutawney and Jefferson County”.
The Pantall Hotel was 3 stories high, consisting of 1200 Perch Stones, an estimated 1 million bricks, 185 windows, and 220 doors. The hotel also constructed a 56’ by 60’ stable to accommodate the horses of the hotel guests.
Thomas Barletta and his brother purchased the Pantall Hotel and began an extensive restoration of the historic property. Their first priority was updating essential infrastructure, including new electrical wiring, plumbing, and a modern sewage system, to meet Department of Labor and Industry standards. During this phase, 23 new fire doors and fire escapes were also installed to improve safety throughout the building.
The brick structure was entirely sandblasted and re-pointed, the exterior entrance ways were refurbished with new doors and awnings to freshen up the hotel's exterior. A total of 92 guest rooms were also remodeled. The new guest rooms featured updated bathrooms with molded tubs and showers, new ceilings, wallpaper, wall-to-wall carpeting, new furniture including beds, air conditioning and color television with Punxsutawney’s multi-cable hook up. Improvements were also made in the lobby, business office and store front.
The Pantall’s dining facilities saw some of the most significant upgrades during the renovation. The Coachroom and main dining room were extensively improved, quickly becoming two of the area’s most popular dining destinations. After the updates, the Coachroom, Candlelight Room, and Gallery could accommodate up to 350 guests. The Pantall welcomed individual diners and families, regularly catered to local organizations, and hosted a wide range of private events.
With renovations completed, the Pantall Hotel was strongly and proudly serving guests and visitors to the Punxsutawney Area.
The "Rooftop" Banquet Hall was added.
