National Register of Historic Places

Ruebel Hotel

Grafton, Jersey County, Illinois
Listed
February 16, 1994
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
94000015

About this property

The Ruebel Hotel is a historic hotel located at 207–215 E. Main St. in Grafton, Illinois. Built in 1913, the structure is the second hotel building on the site; the original Ruebel Hotel was built in 1879 and burned down in 1912. The Commercial style building features decorative brickwork typical of the style; the building's cornice has brick corbelling, and raised brick panels decorate the space above the second-story brick arched windows. The hotel, which also included a saloon and a restaurant, gained a reputation as one of the best in Jersey County. It is the only surviving hotel in Grafton. The hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 1994.

Location

207--215 E. Main St.
Grafton, Jersey County, Illinois
38.96945, -90.43229

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Nearby Battles

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When was Ruebel Hotel listed on the National Register?

Ruebel Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 1994.

What type of historic resource is Ruebel Hotel?

Ruebel Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Ruebel Hotel?

The period of significance for Ruebel Hotel is recorded as the industrial era.

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