Hotel Kaskaskia, historic building in LaSalle, Illinois, US
Hotel Kaskaskia is a six-story building in LaSalle, Illinois, designed in the Colonial Revival style and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was constructed in 1915 by the renowned architects Marshall and Fox and served as lodging for travelers and city visitors for over a century.
Built in 1915, the hotel served for decades as a central gathering place for travelers, including notable guests such as Amelia Earhart and Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. After closing in 2001, the building is being restored to become a modern hotel and event space while maintaining its historic character.
The hotel's name comes from the Kaskaskia Indian Village, a place with deep roots in the region's past. Visitors can feel this connection to local history when they walk through the building and learn about the stories tied to this heritage.
The hotel is located in downtown LaSalle within walking distance of local shops and attractions, near Starved Rock State Park. Visitors should note that the building is currently undergoing restoration and will reopen as a hotel with dining, bar, and rooftop facilities.
The hotel was a popular stop for passengers traveling on the Rock Island Rocket train from Chicago, which brought visitors directly to LaSalle. Among its many notable visitors were musician Spike Jones and his band, who performed here and enriched the city's cultural life.
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