Nathan S. Hunting was identified with financial circles, being a member of the New York Stock Exchange.

[2] At a meeting held at the hotel on December 28, 1905, 62 higher-education institutions became charter members of the Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States, which was officially established the following year and became the National Collegiate Athletic Association in 1910.

[5] The interior featured a vestibule and a short flight of marble stairs that lead to the office floor.

[1] The building was advertised as being the only hotel in the city that was practically fire-proof in construction, stone, iron, and cement being used to the entire exclusion of wood in the walls, floors, staircases, and so on.

In addition to its fire-proof qualities the safety of the house was insured by the introduction of a most powerful complete water system, with tanks on the roof holding 14,000 gallons, and a hose room on each floor, so that absolute security from fire was guaranteed to the public.

There were three main entrances to this building, wide halls leading to the office rotunda, and with the reception parlors and drawing-rooms, were decorated and furnished elaborately.

The main dining hall was well lit, and with its adjoining smaller refreshment and tea rooms, afforded appropriate accommodation for the guests.