While still owned by the Renwick family, the St. Denis Hotel was managed by William Taylor and his son from 1875 to 1912.
In 1891 the hotel was enlarged “by a new and handsome addition which more than doubles it former capacity,” and the “latest improvements” were installed. Among the upgrades was a system of fire gongs that were rung to alert sleeping guests of danger.
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