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Grand Unveiling: The Admiral Hotel’s Stunning Renovation

Stepping into the newly renovated Admiral Hotel is like entering a world where the 17th century and modern-day luxury collide. It is here that every corner tells a story,...

Ask McGehee: What is the history of Mobile’s Admiral Hotel?

The 12-story hotel was opened in November 1940, and named in honor of Mobile’s Admiral Raphael Semmes. It had been constructed over a course of 15 months at a total cost of $1 million — well over $21 million in today’s dollars.

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