Belmont Motel

The Belmont Motel was active from at least 1954 until the early 1990s. The business operated out of a one-story building with seven rooms and was situated about two miles south of Vienna Center along Route 90, now known as Route 193.

The business was owned and operated by Arthur W. Giffin by 1960. The business was listed for sale in 1962 due to the owner's retirement.

By 1964, Frank and Violet Ziemba were known to operate the business through the early 1990s. [1] The Ziembas lived in the house adjacent to the motel at the time of ownership.

Mrs. Ziemba died on June 10, 1991, six years after her husband's death. The property was willed to family friend, Patricia Rush. It was listed for sale in 1992.

After the sale, the motel was demolished. The residence still stands at 1355 Youngstown-Kingsville Road.

Keith Mealy recalls: "It was right across the street from my home in the 1960s. The parking lot was behind the building. I always called it the 'No-Tell Motel,' because I would frequently see cars go in mid-day and leave a few hours later."

Attorney Mark Finamore remembers: "I represented the owner for quite some time. Violet was quite a character! She drank half a can of beer every day and, whenever I visited, she insisted I do the same. I’ll always have fond memories of her. After her passing, she willed the hotel to her best friend, Patty Rush."

Contributed by Christine Novicky