History of East Liverpool Area Chamber of Commerce

History of the Chamber of Commerce

Our Chamber can trace its roots back to 1915.

On November 26, 1915, one hundred men representing East Liverpool's Civic, Social and Industrial Life met at the Travelers Hotel at the call of a committee representing the Booster Club and the Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of uniting both of these organizations. This was successfully accomplished and on December 6, 1915, a campaign was launched covering three days during which approximately 400 members were secured.

The East Liverpool Area Chamber of Commerce was therefore formally organized in January 1916 at which time the Constitution and By-Laws were adopted.

City Fact

The Traveler's Hotel is the city's oldest surviving hotel. A portion of the present building was first constructed in the late 1890's as "The Landora". Other sections were added in 1910 and 1927. The hotel was a stopping point for those using US Route 30. In 1934, FBI Special Agent Melvin Purvis set up his headquarters at the Traveler's while conducting the successful manhunt for "Pretty Boy" Floyd.

Today, the hotel houses the newly opened Crockery City Café.