Description
The Read House is a fireproof and modern hotel with 400 rooms. It was built at a cost of $2,500,000.00 and occupies the site of historic old Crutchfield House. Undated.
Front Text (verbatim):
THE READ HOUSE, CHATTANOOGA, TENN.
Back Text (verbatim):
THE READ HOUSE, CHATTANOOGA, TENN.
NEWEST LINK IN THE AMERICAN CHAIN
Fireproof and modern in every detail; 400
rooms; built at a cost of $2,500,000.00; occupies
site of historic old Crutchfield House; a hotel
with a background of 55 years of service.








