Twin Falls in Twin Falls County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
The Hotel Perrine
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 15, 2018
1. The Hotel Perrine Marker
Inscription.
The Hotel Perrine. . Built in 1904-05 by the Twin Falls Investment Co. at the southwest corner of Main and Shoshone, the Hotel Perrine was described as "a showcase for Southern Idaho" and "a beacon of progress." Building materials were freighted across the desert from the railroad at Shoshone and constructed by Joe Dietrich using a concrete brick machine. When it first opened its doors on December 22, 1905, the Hotel Perrine was more luxurious and modern than either Boise's Idanha Hotel or Nampa's Dewey Palace. The elegantly designed hotel featured an atrium and a "U" shape so that every room had a window. William Jennings Bryan once gave a speech from the balcony in 1908; later, celebrities Bing Crosby and Gary Cooper were guests. The hotel's first owners were George Spraque and Thomas M. Robertson. Robertson's son Richard managed the hotel from the 1930's until it was demolished in 1968 to make way for a bank.
Built in 1904-05 by the Twin Falls Investment Co. at the southwest corner of Main and Shoshone, the Hotel Perrine was described as "a showcase for Southern Idaho" and "a beacon of progress." Building materials were freighted across the desert from the railroad at Shoshone and constructed by Joe Dietrich using a concrete brick machine. When it first opened its doors on December 22, 1905, the Hotel Perrine was more luxurious and modern than either Boise's Idanha Hotel or Nampa's Dewey Palace. The elegantly designed hotel featured an atrium and a "U" shape so that every room had a window. William Jennings Bryan once gave a speech from the balcony in 1908; later, celebrities Bing Crosby and Gary Cooper were guests. The hotel's first owners were George Spraque and Thomas M. Robertson. Robertson's son Richard managed the hotel from the 1930's until it was demolished in 1968 to make way for a bank.
Erected by Twin Falls County Historic Preservation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 42° 33.354′ N, 114° 28.218′ W. Marker is in Twin Falls, Idaho, in Twin Falls County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Avenue West and Shoshone Street North, on
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the left when traveling west on Main Avenue West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 Main Avenue West, Twin Falls ID 83301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 481 times since then and 116 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
