Jackson Hotel (Anoka, Minnesota) facts for kids
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Jackson Hotel
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The Jackson Hotel from the north
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 Location in Minnesota
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| Location | 214 Jackson St., Anoka, Minnesota |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1884 |
| NRHP reference No. | 78001525 |
| Added to NRHP | December 08, 1978 |
The Jackson Hotel is a really old and important building in Anoka, Minnesota. It was built a long time ago, in 1884. This was right after a big fire destroyed many buildings in downtown Anoka. For many years, the hotel was a very busy and important place for people traveling through Anoka.
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A Historic Hotel in Anoka
The Jackson Hotel was a central part of Anoka's history. It helped the town grow and connect with other places. It is now recognized as a historic place.
Why the Jackson Hotel Was Important
The hotel was open for a very long time, from 1884 until 1975. It played a big role in Anoka's business and trade. Its location was perfect because it was near important routes. These included water routes, train tracks, and roads. This made it easy for many different kinds of travelers to reach the hotel.
Who Stayed at the Hotel?
When the hotel first opened, it often hosted farmers and loggers. These workers would bring their goods to Anoka to sell. As time went on, many other people visited the hotel. These guests included traveling business people, politicians, and photographers. Lecturers, entertainers, and tourists also stayed there. Traveling salespeople even used a special room at the hotel. It was like a showroom and office for them to display their products.
The Hotel's Reputation
The Jackson Hotel was known as the best hotel in Anoka. People also said it was one of the finest hotels in all of Minnesota. This good reputation showed how important and well-liked it was.
How the Hotel Was Built
The Jackson Hotel building was not built all at once. It was constructed in five different parts over several years. The very first part was the two-story center section. It was built in 1884 and has the name of its builder, C.G. Jackson, on it.
Later Additions to the Building
In 1885, a two-story brick addition was built behind the center section. A few years later, in 1888, a large three-story brick part was added to the west side. Another three-story addition was built on the east side a few years after that. All three sections of the hotel that face Jackson Street are made of red brick.
