kids encyclopedia robot

Plaza Hotel (Colorado Springs, Colorado) facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Plaza Hotel
Plaza Hotel (Colorado Springs, Colorado).JPG
Plaza Hotel (Colorado Springs, Colorado) is located in Colorado
Plaza Hotel (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
Location in Colorado
Plaza Hotel (Colorado Springs, Colorado) is located in the United States
Plaza Hotel (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
Location in the United States
Location 830 N. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO
Built 1901
Architect W. W. & G. F. Atkinson
Architectural style Renaissance/Mission Revival
NRHP reference No. 83001317
Added to NRHP September 1, 1983

The Plaza Hotel is a very old and special building in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It was built way back in 1901. This hotel is famous for its beautiful style, which mixes two types of architecture: Renaissance and Mission Revival.

The building is four stories tall. It is made from cream-colored bricks that were pressed into shape.

The Plaza Hotel: A Historic Building

The Plaza Hotel was designed by architects W. W. & G. F. Atkinson. They completed the building in 1901. It quickly became an important part of Colorado Springs.

The hotel's design is quite unique. It combines the grand look of Renaissance buildings with the simpler, often curved shapes of Mission Revival style. This mix makes the Plaza Hotel stand out.

Why is the Plaza Hotel Special?

The Plaza Hotel is not just any old building. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list kept by the United States government.

Being on this list means a building is very important to history or architecture. It helps protect these special places for future generations. The Plaza Hotel was added to this list on September 1, 1983. This recognition shows how valuable the building is to the history of Colorado Springs.

kids search engine
Plaza Hotel (Colorado Springs, Colorado) Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.