National Register of Historic Places

Hotel Lowrey

Poteau, Le Flore County, Oklahoma
Listed
November 30, 2020
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
100005860

About this property

The Hotel Lowrey building was constructed in Poteau, Oklahoma, in 1922 by Wiley W. Lowrey in the Classical Revival style. Originally the town's largest commercial office and retail building, it was reconfigured in the 1931–1932 timeframe to be a combined hotel and office building. The hotel featured modern touches such as all-electric lighting, air cooling, and a bath in each room. Being located at the corner of Dewey Avenue and Witte Street, it was situated between the Kansas City Southern Railway and St. Louis-San Francisco Railway lines, and the second floor featured public showers for train travelers who wanted to freshen up while waiting for their train connections. The hotel ceased operations in 1965, and the building had other uses until being leased to the LeFlore County Historical Society in 2008. Much has since been restored. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Le Flore County, Oklahoma in 2021.

Location

301 Dewey Ave.
Poteau, Le Flore County, Oklahoma
35.05229, -94.62135

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Nearby Historic Sites

Poteau Community Building
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LeFlore County Courthouse
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Shady Point School
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When was Hotel Lowrey listed on the National Register?

Hotel Lowrey was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 30, 2020.

What type of historic resource is Hotel Lowrey?

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

What is the period of significance for Hotel Lowrey?

The period of significance for Hotel Lowrey is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1922.

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