A Magnificent Failure: The Story of the King's Royal Hotel and the Balmy Beach Dance Pavilion

by Richard J. Thomas

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Happy to announce that my latest book has arrived! 

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In 1902, the King’s Royal Hotel was built just north of Owen Sound. 10,000 people were ferried up to this very grand and glorious resort on opening day, July 1, 1902. After only 14 years of relentless bad luck, the King’s Royal was demolished.

A Magnificent Failure documents the initial local excitement and support for this marvellous project, meant to rival the

finest establishments in the Muskokas. The demise of the King’s Royal is also described: it just didn’t live up to the

expectations of investors and patrons.