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Ephraim wells grandson of sistersville founder||Charles wells established the hotel wells in||1894 shortly after the discovery of oil in this||Area. many hotels and boardinghouses were||Available for the roust-abouts oilmen and||Fortune seekers who descended upon sistersville||During the turn of the century oil boom. however||Few facilities were available for the oil barons||And genteel travelers and residents of the area.||Wells built this hotel to serve this clientele.||The foundation was laid in april of 1894 and the||Hotel opened its doors to the public on january||15 1895. the sistersville daily review the||Leading newspaper of the area noted the banquet||And ball which celebrated the hotel opening was||One of the notable events of the century.||Throughout the years statesmen business people||And professionals from all around the world have||Enjoyed the comforts and gracious elegance of the||Hotel wells later known as the wells inn. it||Became a favorite gathering place for residents||As well as visitors to the area. it became we||Believe a special place.||The grand old gal still looks good. a restoration||Investment of over one million dollars has||Allowed the hotel to enhance its visitor services||To include a restaurant an indoor pool and||Jacuzzi an exercise and fitness area and a pub.||Visitors to the wells inn can make use of||Conference facilities both at the hotel and||Across the street at the gaslight theater and||Conference center. golf privileges are also||Available at the nearby sistersville country club||Designed by sam snead.||Come on out to the wells inn and enjoy the||Graciousness of a by-gone era without forsaking||21st century amenities. youll be glad you did||
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