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The Memories of Clary Swann - Page 10 From the beginning AHB was on site, supervising every
aspect of its construction. He bought the land, applied for the permissions
and licences, built it and then ran it. The Monico had a large cellar,
both gas and electric lighting and hot water together with gas cookers
in the kitchens. The gas boiler system was installed to supply enough
hot water to accommodate 26 bedrooms and all the baths. It was indeed
a luxury hotel costing an estimated £18,000 to build. During The Monico's construction winter came early
in the November of 1937. AHB being a caring governor to all his workmen
allowed them all the scrap wood on the site and a sack of coal each
for their fires. |
