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By Wendy Post — <\/p>\n

German, Polish, French, it doesn\u2019t matter, everyone is Irish when they step foot into Owego\u2019s Parkview Hotel and Restaurant; at least if Hugh Dugan has a say in it.<\/p>\n

One of Owego\u2019s most iconic buildings, one that greets guests with its saloon style feel as they cross the Court Street Bridge, is celebrating their biggest day of the year this weekend, St. Patrick\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

Built in 1867, the hotel has its own history to be told. Originally called \u201cOwego\u2019s Exchange Hotel\u201d, an Irish immigrant that came to America in 1848 left a mark on the hotel and his ghost, as some have recorded, remains in the building today.<\/p>\n

But we won\u2019t talk about Hugh Dugan, whose head protrudes from the brick and mortar inside, a hand placed a bit lower, holding a cigar. Always overlooking the bar area of the restaurant, most don\u2019t notice Dugan outside of an occasional phenomena; but he is there.<\/p>\n

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Resting on the bricks inside the Parkview\u2019s Dugan House is Hugh Dugan himself, cigar in hand. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

The hotel eventually became known as the Dugan House, and then throughout the years went through various owners to include the McTamney\u2019s, who operated the establishment for close to 40 years, and now Beth Johnson, who has transformed the building back into a hotel, equipped with an elevator and all of the luxurious amenities that one can afford.<\/p>\n

Every year, when St. Patrick\u2019s Day approaches, Johnson gets to work, ordering her corned beef and cabbage in preparation for the busiest day of the year at the Parkview Hotel. According to Johnson, 500 pounds of corned beef is normally ordered for the big day.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe hotel\u2019s roots are about as Irish as it can get,\u201d said Johnson on Tuesday, and as she moved from room to room in the hotel and restaurant, getting things ready for the big day. She took time to chat, however, about her building, and its history.<\/p>\n

Somewhere in the walls, and embedded behind the brick, Johnson has placed time capsules that she hopes will be discovered some day, its contents include copies of local papers, to include The Owego Pennysaver, photos and, of course, menus.<\/p>\n

The haunted tales from the hotel are also documented, from time to time, by paranormal groups, and by those looking for a haunting experience.<\/p>\n

But don\u2019t be afraid! Could it possibly be gentle reminders from those that once lived and worked there that its history must be preserved? Or could it be the ghost of some that found their Pot o Gold at the Parkview, like Floyd (Vic) Hooker.<\/p>\n

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Everything Irish at Owego\u2019s Parkview on St. Patrick\u2019s Day, and the months, weeks and days leading up to the main celebration. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

There\u2019s an old Irish blessing that reads, \u201cMay your pockets be heavy and your heart be light. May good luck pursue you each morning and night.\u201d<\/p>\n

On St. Patrick\u2019s Day in 1999, Floyd \u201cVic\u201d Hooker certainly had the luck of the Irish on his side. It was on that St. Patrick\u2019s Day that the lifelong Tioga County, New York resident won $45 million in the New York State Lottery, recorded at the time as one of the largest winnings in state history.<\/p>\n

Following his untimely death, a portion of the award was set up in a fund that would benefit Tioga County youth, the Floyd Hooker Foundation. Vic\u2019s legacy was able to live on, with his story embedded into the history of the Parkview Hotel and Restaurant.<\/p>\n

And with a bit of luck from the Irish, St. Patrick\u2019s Day remains at the heart of the establishment. A countdown begins the day after, noting the days in a small kiosk above the bar that rests as a gathering place for the community.<\/p>\n

If you visit, prepare to be Irish for a day, and maybe you\u2019ll find your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, too!<\/p>\n

To learn more about Owego\u2019s Parkview Hotel and Restaurant, visit www.owegoparkviewinn.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The sign from O\u2019Hara\u2019s Restaurant was offered to Johnson to display in her window. Thomas O\u2019Hara passed away on Nov. 2, 2022 at the age of 84. \u201cTom\u201d was the owner of O\u2019Hara\u2019s Restaurant, also known in Owego as an Irish establishment. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

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