National Register of Historic Places

Iowan's Hotel

Essex, Page County, Iowa
Listed
January 29, 2009
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
08001382

About this property

The Iowan's Hotel, now known as the Railroad Inn, is a historic building located in Essex, Iowa, United States. The town of Essex was established by the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad. It was platted in 1870 as a station along the line. The depot opened in 1871 and the Lindel Hotel was completed in 1878. This building was completed in 1906 to replace the outdated Lindel. It operated under a variety of names over the years, including the Essex Hotel, Rose Hotel, Commercial Hotel, Bradley Hotel, Butler Hotel, Essex House, and the Railroad Inn. It is operated as a bed and breakfast under the last name. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. The hotel is a two-story, brick structure that rests on a brick foundation. The basement rises a half story above grade. The rectangular main block is capped with a hipped roof. Five guest rooms are located on the second floor.

Location

508 E. Railroad St.
Essex, Page County, Iowa
40.83617, -95.30757

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMERCESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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When was Iowan's Hotel listed on the National Register?

Iowan's Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 29, 2009.

What type of historic resource is Iowan's Hotel?

Iowan's Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Iowan's Hotel?

The period of significance for Iowan's Hotel is recorded as the industrial era.

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