Alma in Wabaunsee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Brandt Hotel
Built in 1887
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012
1. Brandt Hotel Marker
This beautiful native stone building was originally known as the Brandt Hotel. For many years this hotel was host to many salesmen, politicians, and travelers visiting Alma. (Marker Number 8.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Kansas, Alma, City of Native Stone series list.
Location. 39° 0.845′ N, 96° 17.362′ W. Marker is in Alma, Kansas, in Wabaunsee County. Marker is at the intersection of Missouri Avenue (State Highway 99) and 4th Street, on the left when traveling south on Missouri Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Missouri Avenue, Alma KS 66401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Limerick Building (a few steps from this marker); Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (American Legion Post) (within shouting distance of this marker); Wabaunsee County Bank and Kinne & Kerans General Merchandise (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mueller Block (about 400 feet away); Commercial National Bank Block (about 500 feet away); Meyer Block (about 500 feet away); Strasen Farm Stone (about 600 feet away); Palenske Building (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alma.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Brandt Hotel (Alma Hotel). Kansas Geological Survey website entry (Submitted on February 8, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Alma Downtown Historic District National Register Nomination. Kansas Historical Society website entry (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Native Stone Scenic Byway. Kansas Tourism website entry (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Native Stone Scenic Byway. YouTube video, 8m 36s. (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012
2. Brandt Hotel and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 443 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
