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John Schneider, New Owner of the Hotel Bentley, Answers Six Questions for CenLamar
Schneider Claims Bentley to Be Restored to Former Grandeur Lamar: What first attracted you to the Hotel Bentley? Schneider: Brace and I trace our family roots to Bayou Chicot and Turkey Creek respectively, therefore, the status of the Bentley as the area’s most prominent historic landmark has been long known to both of us. In our prior dealings with Bob Dean involving Baton Rouge downtown properties, he had suggested that we take a look at the Bentley. We politely set aside that notion until Harry Silver and Martin Johnson made an impromptu visit to our offices in late July and…
