Uncovering a Mystery: The Search for Wiley Plummer

As the workers were stripping away the layers of paint and poultice from the ornamental plasterwork in the front hall of Hotel Petersburg, they made an unexpected discovery. Inscribed in the plaster, under years of paint and dirt, was the name “Wiley Plummer.” The discovery of this name has sparked a mystery, and the workers, along with the hotel owner, Nat Cuthbert, are now on a quest to find out who Wiley Plummer was.

The discovery of Wiley Plummer’s name has added an unexpected layer to the restoration of the ornamental plasterwork in the front hall of Hotel Petersburg. It’s possible that Wiley Plummer was a worker at the hotel or may have had a connection to the hotel in some way. The workers and the hotel owner are hoping that someone in the community may have information about this mysterious figure and are asking for anyone with information to come forward.

If you have any information about Wiley Plummer or know someone who may have information, please contact us. This mystery is a small part of the larger story of the restoration of the front hall of Hotel Petersburg, and solving it would bring a greater understanding of this historic landmark and the people who were a part of its history.