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The hotel was built in 1947 on the plans of the architect Franck
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The hotel dedicated a quiet garden on-site for those who were victims of the tragic earthquake. Fifty-two people lost their lives, including a seven-year-old member of the owners' family. Every year, a mass is held on the memorial in remembrance of the victims tragedy.
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Subsequently, the hotel's popularity grew and its installations followed suit. By 2005 the building stood on seven floors and had 145 rooms. By 2009, the hotel had a swimming pool, shops, eight conference rooms and a small chapel.
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had collapsed or were severely damaged. In just a few minutes, the hotel became a heap of white stone and twisted steel wires causing an estimated 200 of 300 guests to be reported missing the day after the collapse.
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