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A CELEBRATED PLACE PRESERVING THE PAST


APP PROVIDES MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR


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s you meander the ornate halls of The Vinoy, do you wonder about the history made here and the


people who walked these same steps in the past? Well, as they say, there’s an app for that! Downloadable from Google Play by looking up Vinoy Renaissance, the multi-media tour lets you experience history in the making. It all began with a bet over 90 years


ago. The rest, as they say, is history. From the grand opening on New Year’s Eve in 1925 through today, The Vinoy Renaissance St. Pe- tersburg Resort & Golf Club has a rich and storied past. Enhance your stay with


our Navigator’s recommen- dations, restaurant specials and resort map. Take a peek into our archives with our multi-media history tour experience. For more comprehensive discussions and exclusive looks at our intriguing artifacts and exhibits, take a docent led tour during your visit to St. Petersburg, FL. You’ll learn about The Vinoy’s amazing heritage and be enchanted by the tales of the rich and famous who preceded your footsteps down its historic halls. Grab your smart phone and use the app during your next walk through the hotel and appreciate the alluring blend of 1920s art-deco architecture and modern convenience.


bell tower though it never held a bell, provided a lofty perch for guests to enjoy the view, just as they might at an Italian seaside villa. The hotel’s Moorish influence is


evident in its decorative archways, especially the ornately carved stone treatment of the main entrance door and the great arched window in the south wall of the dining room wing. The veranda, running the full length of the lobby,


provided a cool and breezy respite from the hot Florida sun, much like a palazzo. Back in the day, barrel ceilings, archways and ornate plaster moldings highlighted The Vinoy’s Grand Ballroom in a display of absolute symmetry. The Vinoy’s History Gallery encom-


passes two walls and spans the period 1901-2010, linking the resort with the history of St. Petersburg. Intriguing ar- tifacts and exhibits—original room keys and floor tiles, pieces of china and silver, postcards and photos—are displayed in a chronological diorama. For reservations for the tour (re-


quired), please call the Navigator at extension 8005.


MEETS HISTORIC


Download the official app of The Vinoy® Renaissance


St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club from Google Play by looking up Vinoy Renaissance. The app will provide a multimedia supplement to enrich the guest experience. Scan the QR code for web access if you aren't able to download the app.


Some functionality may be disabled if using as a


virtual tour off property.


WHERE HIP


A FEW KEY POINTS TO OB- SERVE: The Vinoy’s original 1925 color— a pinkish coral hue—was cre- ated by the Gutta Percha Paint Company exclusively for the hotel and was named “Vinoy.” Its oc- tagonal Observation Tower, built to resemble a Renaissance-style


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