Library District in Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The Savoy Hotel and Grill

Photographed By Thomas Onions, December 26, 2008

1. The Savoy Hotel and Grill Marker

Inscription. The Savoy Hotel was constructed between 1890 and 1906 during a building boom which created some of the most architecturally significant buildings in the central business district. The first major hotel enroute from the old Union depot, it served as lodging for important political and stage personalities. It is of late nineteenth and early twentieth century design,with neoclassic and art nouveau features. The hotel lobby is preserved intact with the leaded stained glass dome 12 feet in diameter. The original Savoy Grill Room, with its stained glass, dark-oak woodwork, and historic murals by Edward Holslag, is the oldest restaurant in Kansas City and provides an authentic example of the dining style of our forebearers.

Erected 1997.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Kansas City - Native Sons and Daughters of Greater Kansas City series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 39° 6.22′ N, 94° 35.242′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is in the Library District. Marker is at the intersection of Central Street and 9th Street

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, on the right when traveling north on Central Street. Metered parking is available very close to the marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 219 W 9th Street, Kansas City MO 64105, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Descent of Civilization (Bison Memorial) (within shouting distance of this marker); Liebstadter Millinery Company Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Jay and King Hat Co Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hershberger & Rosenthal Co. Bldg. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thayer Building (about 300 feet away); B. Adler and Company, Kelly-Williams Co Building (about 300 feet away); Kansas City, Ft. Scott & Gulf Railroad Company Building (about 300 feet away); Goldstandt-Powell Hat Company Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kansas City.

More about this marker. This marker is on the Southeast Corner of the Building near the entrance of the restaurant.

Also see . . . National Register of Historic Places for Missouri. This link is the 5th page of documentation of the National Register of Historic Places for Jackson County Missouri. (Submitted on June 13, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)

Photographed By Thomas Onions, June 10, 2009

2. The Savoy Hotel and Grill Marker

View of marker on Savoy Building

Photographed By Thomas Onions, June 10, 2009

3. The Savoy Hotel and Grill Marker

Marker and the Savoy Grill Entrance

<i> One of the Twelve Santa Fe Murals by Edward Holslag</i> image. Click for full size.

Postcard by Curteich, 1936

4. One of the Twelve Santa Fe Murals by Edward Holslag

<i>Hotel Savoy, Kansas City</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Hotel Savoy Co., circa 1920

5. Hotel Savoy, Kansas City

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. This page has been viewed 1,307 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. 4, 5. submitted on September 5, 2015. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.