Hotel Argonne, historic hotel in downtown Lima, Ohio, United States
The Hotel Argonne is a ten-story limestone and brick structure built in downtown Lima in 1919 and designed by architect Andrew DeCurtins. Its exterior features decorative spandrels and pilasters on the lower levels, while the roofline displays an ornamental cornice with dentils, and the interior lobby is finished with marble, multiple wood types, and detailed moldings.
The hotel was built in 1919 to commemorate soldiers from the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of World War I. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, recognized as part of the Lima Multiple Resource Area documenting the city's growth during its prosperous industrial era.
The hotel was named to honor soldiers who fought in World War I, connecting the building to the community's patriotic values. Its grand lobby with marble and detailed woodwork reflects how Lima expressed civic pride through its public spaces.
The building sits at 201 North Elizabeth Street in downtown Lima, making it easy to locate and visit on foot. Its proximity to other historic structures and nearby shops creates a natural walking route through the city center.
The hotel was among the last large buildings erected during Lima's most prosperous years, when oil wealth and the famous Lima Locomotive Works drove the city's economy. Its construction reflects an era when the community invested its success into creating landmark structures.
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