Lamoine Hotel facts for kids
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| Location | 201 N. Randolph St., Macomb, Illinois |
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| Built | 1926-27 |
| Built by | Charles Van Etten |
| Architect | F.E. Berger and R.L. Kelley |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 10000760 |
| Added to NRHP | September 16, 2010 |
The Lamoine Hotel is a special old building located at 201 North Randolph Street in Macomb, Illinois. It was built a long time ago, between 1926 and 1927. This hotel was designed to be the first big, modern hotel in the city.
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The Lamoine Hotel: A Historic Building
The Lamoine Hotel was very important for Macomb. The city was growing, and it needed a modern place for visitors to stay. It was especially important because Macomb had a busy train station and was home to Western Illinois University.
Who Designed and Built It?
The hotel was designed by architects F.E. Berger and R.L. Kelley from Champaign. They chose a style called Classical Revival. This style often uses ideas from ancient Greek and Roman buildings. The Lamoine Hotel is the tallest building in downtown Macomb. It is also the most famous building in the city built in the Classical Revival style. Charles Van Etten was the builder who made their plans a reality.
A Hub for the Community
The Lamoine Hotel was more than just a place for travelers to sleep. It was a lively center for the community.
- It hosted many local businesses.
- It was a popular spot for community meetings.
- The Macomb Chamber of Commerce, a group that helps local businesses, also had its office there.
The hotel was the top choice for visitors and a favorite meeting place until the 1950s.
Changes Over Time
In the 1950s, more and more people started traveling by car instead of by train. This meant fewer people were arriving by train and staying at the Lamoine Hotel. Because of this change, the hotel's business slowed down.
Over time, the Lamoine Hotel changed into an apartment hotel. This meant some rooms were rented out for longer stays, like apartments. Eventually, the hotel closed its doors for good. Later, a local newspaper, the Macomb Journal, moved its offices into the ground floor of the building.
A Historic Landmark
On September 16, 2010, the Lamoine Hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history. Being on this list helps protect the building and recognize its historical value.
