Scott City in Scott County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Grand Central Hotel
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2024
1. Grand Central Hotel Marker
Built in 1885, the Grand Central was one of two hotels built in 1880s and was considered one of the best hotels in the western part of the state. It contained 18 guest rooms & a dining room that would seat 40 guests. It was destroyed by fire on Aug 1, 1917.
Erected by Scott City Chamber of Commerce.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 38° 28.915′ N, 100° 54.425′ W. Marker is in Scott City, Kansas, in Scott County. It is on Main Street (U.S. 83) just south of West 5th Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is mounted at eye-level near the northeast corner of the building at this address, facing Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 513 Main Street, Scott City KS 67871, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, on the Great Plains, on the Southern Plains, and specifically on the High Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Maria E. DeGeer (here, next to this marker); Greenlee Bakery (here, next to this marker); Meisenheimer Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Livengood & Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Crabtree Apartments (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Timmerman Building (about 300 feet away); EE Nichols Store (about 500 feet away); J.W. Roark & Sons (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scott City.
2. Marker detail: Grand Central Hotel
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2024
3. Grand Central Hotel Marker
Looking west from Main Street; the marker is mounted near the right/north corner of the building here today.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
