A Lincoln Portrait Unveiling at the Willard Hotel

[Jim Garrett]

One of the people giving a few remarks, Oliver T. Carr, Jr. is the President of the Oliver T. Carr Co., one of the largest commercial developers in Washington. Oliver's brother, ***** worked for the Oliver T Carr Co. , but also had a architectural preservation and restoration company. Back in the 1980's when it was decided to re-develop the Willard property back into a world class hotel, ***** bid on the job, but was outbid. The winning bidder ultimately went bankrupt and *****'s company finished the job and did a spectacular job. ***** also wrote the definitive book on the history of the Willard. Sadly, ***** passed away from blood cancer about three years ago. ***** was my brother's best friend growing up and they kept in close touch over the years. It is fitting that Oliver will talk about the Willard.