Soon after completing the hotel , Smith ran into financial difficulties .
Soon after completing the hotel , Smith sold the hotel , including all fixtures , furnishings , linen , and all other chattel , for $325,000 - USD to oil and railroad tycoon Henry Flagler .
Soon after completing the hotel , Smith ran into financial difficulties and sold the hotel , including all fixtures , furnishings , linen , and all other chattel , for $325,000 - USD to oil and railroad tycoon Henry Flagler .