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The John Marshall has hosted governors, celebrities and presidents. Here are a few of the famous faces.

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The 1929 opening dinner at the John Marshall, with tables decorated with lavish floral arrangements and large American flags hanging from the balconies, was attended by Mayor J. Fulmer Bright with Rabbi Edward N. Calisch of Congregation Beth Ahabah (called the…

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