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The Roaring 1920's at Dolce Hayes Mansion

If you are seeking the luxuries of the 1920’s while enjoying the conveniences of the 21 st Century you may be interested staying at Dolcy Hayes Mansion in San Jose. From its marble floors to heated pool you live history in a style other hotels simply can’t match. The past comes to life again in both a historical and modern luxury resort style hotel that caters to their customer’s indulgences. Learn a little history as you sip a cocktail on the heated patio and in the cool California evening air.  Mary Chynoweth, widow of Anson Hayes and wife of attorney Thomas Chynoweth, commissioned the building of a new mansion in replacement of the original wood mansion that burnt to the ground in 1899. It contains 41,000+ square feet and the latest fire safety precautions. At one time, the property raised livestock and crops. It maintained quarters for 40 workers, a post office, power plant, railway, chapel and a self-sufficient status. It was vacated in the 1950’s and sat dilapidated