SAXONBURG, Pennsylvania — Small businesses have been the backbone of the United States since its founding. The Hotel Saxonburg, which has also been known as the Vogeley House, the Belvedere House, the Laube House, and the Central Hotel, opened in 1835 and has lasted most of our nation’s existence.
Yesterday, the new owners abruptly closed the hotel after purchasing it two years ago. This not only shuttered the historic restaurant and hotel that served as a cultural touchstone for nearly 200 years, but it also caused people to lose their jobs.
Hotel Saxonburg abruptly closed in Butler County, Pennsylvania, adding to the trend that fewer people work for small businesses in this country for the first time in modern history. (Photo courtesy of Salena Zito)
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