Weekend at the Greenbrier -1948

In the long and illustrious history of The Greenbrier 1948 was a pivotal year. This newsreel documents the reemergence of what was even then one of America's most historic resorts after its use as a World War II Army hospital. Stunningly redecorated by the famed New York interior decorator Dorothy Draper, the hotel reopened to a grand party that April which was the topic of conversation in high society circles for years to come. With this party The Greenbrier was back in the center of American social life and this film captures a special moment in the resort's legendary narrative.

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Travel & Events

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• greenbrier
• the greenbrier
• sam sneed
• 1948
• vacation

[Andruloff]

Awesome!

[saunadude1]

Little did the storied guests know that just a dozen years later this famed hotel would house a secret underground bunker intended to house the U.S. government in the event of a nuclear war!

[RobinPratt]

We spent Christmas/New Years Holidays here as a child. Wonderful! Thanks!

[MrBluter]

Incredible video! Thanks for the heads up about its existence to Mr. Conte. I enjoyed your lecture this past weekend, as always....

[RicInRichmond]

Fantastic...I am staying there RIGHT NOW and nothing architecturally has changed. Amazing place.

Of course the Astors aren't here and no one is walking around with a cigarette.

Thank you Jim Justice from room #1116!!!!