Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Belmont Hotel
Balch and Lippert, Architects
— 1923 - 1924 —
Photographed By William J. Toman, April 25, 2011
1. Belmont Hotel Marker
Inscription.
Belmont Hotel. Balch and Lippert, Architects. The Belmont Hotel was built to serve business travelers and legislators, with two dining rooms and "modern facilities," meaning adjacent bathrooms. City boosters hoped that it would encourage conventions to come to Madison. The construction of the eleven-story Belmont spurred the state legislature to pass a law, still on the books, that buildings within one mile of the State Capitol could be no higher than the base of the Capitol dome. The Belmont was sold to the YWCA in 1968.
The Belmont Hotel was built to serve business travelers and legislators, with two dining rooms and "modern facilities," meaning adjacent bathrooms. City boosters hoped that it would encourage conventions to come to Madison. The construction of the eleven-story Belmont spurred the state legislature to pass a law, still on the books, that buildings within one mile of the State Capitol could be no higher than the base of the Capitol dome. The Belmont was sold to the YWCA in 1968.
Erected 1993 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 109.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.
Location. 43° 4.588′ N, 89° 23.041′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is at the intersection of East Mifflin Street and North Pinckney Street, on the right when traveling east on East Mifflin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 East Mifflin Street, Madison WI 53703, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The marker is to the right of the main entrance on East Mifflin Street.
Photographed By William J. Toman, April 25, 2011
3. Belmont Hotel
This is the western corner of the building as viewed from East Mifflin Street.
Photographed By William J. Toman, April 25, 2011
4. Belmont Hotel
This is the southern corner of the building as viewed from across North Pinckney Street.
Photographed By William J. Toman, April 25, 2011
5. Belmont Hotel
The "New Belmont Hotel" sign is still faintly visible on the southwest side of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 732 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 25, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.