Columbia in Monroe County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Arlington Hotel & Saloon
S. Main St & Legion St.
— Historic Main Street —
Photographed By Thomas Smith, September 23, 2021
1. Arlington Hotel & Saloon Marker
Inscription.
Arlington Hotel and Saloon. S. Main St and Legion St.. On June 12, 1951, several hundred people gathered at the dedication by Mayor A. C. Metter of a round, bronze plaque to designate the center of Columbia's City Limits and new street and house numbering system. The plaque was placed on the sidewalk across the street from the historic 1820 center of town limestone benchmark. At an earlier time, this corner was the location of a three story building known as the Fairmont Hotel, then later, the Arlington Hotel and Saloon. With the purchase of a beer for a nickel, patrons could indulge in the buffet. This building was where "drummers," or salesmen, spent the night after calling on local merchants.
On June 12, 1951, several hundred people gathered at the dedication by Mayor A. C. Metter of a round, bronze plaque to designate the center of Columbia's City Limits and new street and house numbering system. The plaque was placed on the sidewalk across the street from the historic 1820 center of town limestone benchmark. At an earlier time, this corner was the location of a three story building known as the Fairmont Hotel, then later, the Arlington Hotel and Saloon. With the purchase of a beer for a nickel, patrons could indulge in the buffet. This building was where "drummers," or salesmen, spent the night after calling on local merchants.
Erected by Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail; Columbia, Illinois.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 38° 26.572′ N, 90° 11.994′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Illinois, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and West Legion Street, on the left when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 W Legion St, Columbia IL 62236, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First National Bank (a few steps from this marker); Masonic Lodge & State Theater (within shouting distance of
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 23, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
