Gilmore Building facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Gilmore Building
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location in Alaska
Location	326 Front Street, Ketchikan, Alaska
Area	less than one acre
Built	1927 (1927)
Built by	Hoard Engineering Company
Architect	C. Frank Mahon
NRHP reference No.	89001415
Added to NRHP	September 27, 1989

The Gilmore Building, also known as the Gilmore Hotel, is a cool old building in Ketchikan, Alaska. It's a historic spot located at 326 Front Street. This building is made of strong materials like bricks or stone and has three floors.

It sits right next to the Ketchikan City Hall. The Gilmore Building was constructed between 1926 and 1927. P. J. Gilmore, Sr. had it built to meet the needs of the growing town. People needed more shops and places to stay.

The Gilmore Building: A Historic Alaskan Landmark

The Gilmore Building has a unique shape, like a reversed letter "L". The long part of the "L" faces Front Street. On the ground floor, you'll find three different shops. The floors above are filled with hotel rooms.

Why is the Gilmore Building Special?

This building is very important to the history of Ketchikan. In 1989, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of places in the United States that are important for their history or architecture.

The Gilmore Building is one of the few buildings in Ketchikan that still stands from the 1920s. This makes it a rare and valuable piece of the city's past. It shows us what Ketchikan was like almost 100 years ago.