New to the Forum with Vintage Wendell August Sconces circa 1930-32

Thank you for the add, I have two large (5’ height) light sconces which I believe were made in the early years of the Wendell August company. I’m trying to find out more about them. I believe they were produced in 1930-32 for a hotel in Titusville, PA during the oil boom. Asking for help, basically need some direction in the search for the hotel.

 

Greetings.....u may wish to post photos on a new thread in the FURNITURE FORUM....to get more eyes on them.....
The INTRO thread is more of a HELLO....here's who I am..

 

Hello and welcome.
This may help with posting pictures.

https://www.antiquers.com/threads/making-a-post-and-uploading-pictures.16038/

 

Welcome, So2weeksago.

 

Hi So2weeksago..........

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WELCOME So2weeksago !!!... Joy.

 

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Welcome, So2weeksago!

 

I was born and raised near Titusville. You may try the Colonel Drake Hotel. https://nwpastories.com/2018/08/22/the-colonel-drake-hotel/ This link will also connect you to various historical elements that may help you.

 

Thank you so very much! I have already looked into the Drake and the dates just aren’t matching up. I understand there were several hotels in Titusville during that time frame (built or remodeled in/around 1932-35 and demolished in the 70s). I will be making a trip to the Titusville Historical Society in the near future to continue my search.
Wendell August lost most of their records in a fire, so that’s a dead end.
Thank you!

 

Good deal. This part of Pennsylvania is quite lovely in the spring.

 

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