GREENVILLE, Pa. – State Rep. Parke Wentling, R-7th, on Friday presented a citation to Richie Williams, owner of the Adams Hotel, to celebrate the establishment’s 75th anniversary.
“To stay in business for 75 years requires the conviction to operate with integrity and vision,” Wentling said. “The hotel has earned a reputation for a friendly atmosphere, great service and good food, including their fresh fried chicken, and I hope they will continue to offer that type of hospitality for many more years to come.”
Williams’ father bought the hotel in 1951.
“I became the manager in 1988; dad retired around 1989; and then he sold me the place in 1998,” Williams said. “I’ve been here for 42 of those 75 years.”
Williams said the Main Street establishment, which backs up to the Shenango River, still has hotel rooms.
“We’ve done a lot of work on the river, cleaning it up. A couple years ago it was PA River of the Year,” Williams said. “I’m a Greenville guy. Parke’s a Greenville guy. The places in town used to be packed. We’re trying to get back to that.”
Williams noted the importance of “keeping things local.” Wentling agreed.
“Small businesses with the staying power like the Adams Hotel are the backbone of our communities,” Wentling said. “I’m proud to draw attention to that type of commitment to Greenville.”
Pictured at top: State Rep. Parke Wentling and Richie Williams.