The Eldridge Hotel, Historic hotel building in downtown Lawrence, US.
The Eldridge Hotel is a historic brick building located downtown at the corner of Massachusetts Street and 7th Street in Lawrence, Kansas, offering 48 suite rooms for guests. The property includes a full-service restaurant, event spaces, and room service for visitors.
The building was founded in 1855 as the Free State Hotel and experienced destruction during territorial conflicts before being rebuilt in 1866 as the Eldridge House. This reconstruction marked its permanent establishment in Lawrence's downtown landscape.
The hotel serves as a gathering space where residents and visitors connect through events and celebrations that reflect the identity of Lawrence. It remains a place where the community shares its stories and traditions.
The hotel sits at a central downtown intersection with convenient parking and walking access to nearby attractions and shops. Its location makes it easy to explore Lawrence on foot without needing a car for most activities.
Room 506 displays the original cornerstone from 1855, providing a direct physical link to the building's earliest days. This preserved artifact connects visitors to a specific moment in Kansas territorial history.
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