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Carey House (Wichita, Kansas) is located in Kansas
Carey House (Wichita, Kansas)
Location in Kansas
Carey House (Wichita, Kansas) is located in the United States
Carey House (Wichita, Kansas)
Location in the United States
Location 525 E. Douglas Ave.
Wichita, Kansas
Area 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built 1886-1887
Architect Terry & Dumont
Architectural style Late Victorian
NRHP reference No. 72000526
Added to NRHP April 13, 1972

Carey House, also known as the Eaton Hotel, is a historic building completed in 1887 in Wichita, Kansas. It was built by businessman and mayor John B. Carey and has a tower at its northeast corner. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The building was designed by the firm Terry & Dumont (Charles W. Terry and Elbert Dumont). It is at 525 East Douglas Avenue in the heart of Carey House Square District, a contiguous block of late 19th and early 20th century buildings. The 5-story building is an example of eclectic architecture.

Terry & Dumont are also credited with designing the Bitting Building in Wichita and Dumont with the H.F. Smith House at 721 W. Harvey Avenue in Wellington, Kansas, both properties NRHP listed.

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