National Register of Historic Places

Newbern Hotel

Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
Listed
September 22, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80002367

About this property

The Newbern Hotel is a historic hotel/apartment building in Kansas City, Missouri, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Located at 525 East Armour Boulevard, the hotel is set back from the sidewalk about 6 feet (1.8 m) and surrounded by a grass border with some small shrubs the buildings occupy a prominent position at the intersection of Armour Boulevard and Cherry Street. The building consists of two basically rectangular nine story towers bridged by a one-story barrel vaulted hall giving the overall plan a U shape. One of the towers has a curved corner on the northeast, towards the intersection. Designed by Ernest O. Brostrom it displays Sullivaneque architectural style. Built from 1921 to 1923 by J.O. Jones of the Armour Building Company, the intended name was "Le Pavonien" but the initial name was the Peacock Hotel. It was renamed the Newbern Hotel in 1925 when Beine H. Hopkins bought the property. It was listed on the NRHP on September 23, 1980. National Register of Historic Places listings in Jackson County, Missouri: Kansas City other

Location

525 E. Armour Blvd.
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
39.06327, -94.57896

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Sources

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When was Newbern Hotel listed on the National Register?

Newbern Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Newbern Hotel?

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

What is the period of significance for Newbern Hotel?

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

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