National Register of Historic Places

Palmer House Hotel

Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minnesota
Listed
February 11, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82003047

About this property

The Palmer House is a historic hotel in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1901 and expanded in 1916. The hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 for having local significance in the themes of commerce and social history. It was nominated for being an example of a once-common hotel type catering specifically to traveling salesmen. In 1994 the Palmer House was also listed as a contributing property to the Original Main Street Historic District. Still in business as a hotel, restaurant, and pub, the Palmer House is a member of the Minnesota Hotel & Lodging Association and the National Restaurant Association.

Location

500 Sinclair Lewis Ave.
Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minnesota
45.73740, -94.95223

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Nearby Historic Sites

Original Main Street Historic District
Listed
0.2 mi
Lewis, Sinclair, Boyhood Home
Industrial
0.2 mi
Minnesota Home School for Girls Historic District
Industrial
1.1 mi
Saint Cloud and Red River Valley Stage Road-Kandota Section
Industrial
3.5 mi
Church of St. Boniface
Industrial
8.3 mi

Questions about this property

When was Palmer House Hotel listed on the National Register?

Palmer House Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 11, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Palmer House Hotel?

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

What is the period of significance for Palmer House Hotel?

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

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