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Harvey House (Florence, Kansas)
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Harvey House Museum (2016)
Harvey House (Florence, Kansas) is located in Kansas
Harvey House (Florence, Kansas)
Location in Kansas
Harvey House (Florence, Kansas) is located in the United States
Harvey House (Florence, Kansas)
Location in the United States
Location 221 N Marion Street
Florence, Kansas, 66851
Built 1876
Restored 1971 (museum)
NRHP reference No. 73000763
Added to NRHP August 14, 1973

The Harvey House in Florence, Kansas, is a special historic building. It was once a famous hotel and restaurant for train travelers. This building is also known as the Clifton Hotel. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, which means it's an important landmark.

A Look Back at the Harvey House

The building you see today was part of the very first Fred Harvey House. This original building was located south of the Santa Fe railroad tracks. It served as a permanent eating place and hotel for passengers.

The Fred Harvey Company

The Fred Harvey Company was famous for its restaurants and hotels. They were often found along railroad lines. The Harvey House in Florence was special because it was the first one to offer sleeping rooms for guests.

Building and Closing Dates

The Harvey House was built in 1876. It served many travelers for over two decades. However, it closed its doors in 1900. After that, its operations moved to Newton. Today, the historic Harvey House in Florence is a museum.

Harvey House on TV

The Harvey House in Florence has even been featured on television!

High Plains Feaster Episode

In 2006, the TV show Feasting on Asphalt visited the Harvey House. This happened during season 1, episode 3. The episode was called "High Plains Feaster." The host, Alton Brown, spent about 7.5 minutes exploring the Harvey House. He was there during a special event called Spring Fling.

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