Keen Kutter Building

The Keen Kutter Building in Wichita is a four-story red brick structure with nine bays and a prominent 40-foot square cupola on its roofline. Inside, the building maintains its original water storage system with roughly 20,000 gallons of capacity housed in the cupola.

The building was constructed in 1905 by the Morton-Simmons Hardware Company and was the largest structure by floor space in Wichita at the time of completion. It grew to become a major distribution hub for the broader regional market.

The building displays early commercial construction with features from Italian and Romanesque design, elements that defined industrial buildings of its era.

The structure operates today as Hotel at Old Town, allowing visitors to explore its interior spaces and original architectural details. The site is located in downtown Wichita and is easily accessible during business hours.

The building houses an extensive collection of Keen Kutter tools and hardware that reflect its role as a regional distribution hub. This collection allows visitors to understand the commercial reach and product range that made this location important in the early 1900s.

Location: Wichita

Part of: Wichita Historic Warehouse and Jobbers District

GPS coordinates: 37.68810,-97.32780

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:23