Downtown Champaign in Champaign County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Inman Hotel
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 28, 2023
1. Inman Hotel Marker
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 40° 6.973′ N, 88° 14.546′ W. Marker is in Champaign, Illinois, in Champaign County. It is in Downtown Champaign. Marker is at the intersection of East University Avenue and South Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east on East University Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 E University Ave, Champaign IL 61820, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Roger Joseph Ebert (approx. 0.2 miles away); Champaign's Lincoln (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Cattle Bank Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); The First Congregational Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); New Orpheum Theatre (approx. ¼ mile away); Kappa Sigma Fraternity House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Early Computers (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Champaign.
Regarding Inman Hotel. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
The hotelwas the product of investment by George L. Inman, "a business man of power and influence in Champaign County," who worked in the real estate and farm mortgage business. A man of insight, Mr. Inman saw the need for up-to-date accommodations in a community which had great growth potential due to its attractive business and educational centers. In response to this need Mr. Inman hired local firms including architects, plumbers, electricians, decorators, heating companies and others to create a first-class hotel facility. Over $200,000 was invested in the construction of the Inman. Mr. Inman had private rooms built into the design of the hotel on the second floor for his family's use.
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The Inman continued in use as a hotel operation until 1974. A prominent local television station, WICD, had its studios in the hotel from 1965 through 1978. In 1975 the building was purchased and renovated for use by the National Academy of the Arts, a high school for talented students of dance and music. The Academy sold the building in 1987.
Also see . . .
1. Inman Hotel (PDF). National Register nomination for the former hotel, which was listed in 1989. (National Register) (Submitted on June 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. 17 E. University Avenue - Inman Hotel. At 8:00 PM
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 28, 2023
2. Inman Hotel Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 28, 2023
3. The former Inman Hotel
It is now an apartment building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
