Kendall Inn facts for kids
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Kendall Inn
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The Kendall Inn in 2009.
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 Kendall Inn
Location in Texas
Kendall Inn
Location in the United States
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| Location | Off US 87, Boerne, Texas |
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| Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| Built | 1859 |
| Built by | Erastus Reed, J.C. Rountree, and W.L. Wadsworth |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 76002045 |
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| Added to NRHP | June 29, 1976 |
The Kendall Inn is a really old and special hotel in Boerne, Texas, United States. It first opened its doors way back in 1859. This historic building is so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 29, 1976. It's a great example of a 19th-century hotel.
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Discovering the Kendall Inn
The Kendall Inn is a two-story building. It was built in a style called Greek Revival. This style was popular a long time ago. It's one of the few old hotels from the 1800s still standing in Texas.
How the Inn Began
A couple named Erastus and Sarah Reed built the hotel. They used strong limestone blocks. The Reeds came to Boerne from Georgia. They had experience running hotels there. When it first opened, the Inn was called the "Reed House." It had four rooms ready for travelers.
Changes Over the Years
Over many years, the Kendall Inn had several different owners. Each owner added their own touch to the building.
- In 1869, a man named Col. Henry C. King bought the Inn. He changed its name to "King Place."
- Then, in 1878, J. C. Rountree and W. L. Wadsworth bought it. They added two new parts, or "wings," to the building. They also changed the name to the "Boerne Hotel."
- In 1884, James T. Clark became the owner.
- Dr. J. H. Barnitz from San Antonio bought the Inn in 1909. He called it "Ye Kendall Inn." Dr. Barnitz made some big updates. He had electricity put in and added shared bathrooms for guests.
- In 1922, Robert L. and Maude Hickman bought the Inn.
- Finally, in 1960, Mrs. W. F. Grinnan purchased the Kendall Inn.
Famous Visitors
Many important people have stayed at the Kendall Inn over the years. Some famous guests include:
- Jefferson Davis
- President Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Robert E. Lee
The Inn Today
Today, the hotel is simply called The Kendall. It has 34 rooms, each with a modern design that also shows off the style of the Texas Hill Country. The entire hotel was updated and renovated in late 2018 and early 2019.
The Kendall Inn is recognized as a very important historical place. It was named a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1983. Its special marker number is 5925.
