Maxwell House
"The social, political
and civic gathering place during that period. Throughout this hotel
will be found many historical and interesting evidences of the periods
mentioned above."
December 25th, 1879 the high fashion Maxwell House offered the following for Christmas fare: Cumberland Mountain Black Bear leg, Kentucky Raccoon, Canvas-back duck and Wild Goose. For dessert; English Walnut cake and Oranges in Sherry Wine.
From
Friends of Metropolitan Archives of Nashville and Davidson County, TN
