Hotel Rogers, building in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States
The Hotel Rogers is a six-story brick structure built in the late 1920s in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, positioned at a street corner. The building features a large dining room and kitchen on the ground floor, along with rooms designed to accommodate travelers and business visitors.
The Hotel Rogers was built in the late 1920s after demolishing an earlier lumber and supplies store on the site. The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1989, marking its importance in documenting Beaver Dam's expansion during that era.
The Hotel Rogers takes its name from Fred Rogers, a local industry leader who initiated the building project. The structure became woven into daily life in Beaver Dam, reflecting how the town grew around places of hospitality.
The building on Maple Avenue is easily walkable and centrally located near shops and historic sites. Visitors can observe the sturdy brick walls and classical windows that reflect the age and history of the structure.
The hotel has a connection to political figures from the 1960s, with records suggesting a U.S. President spoke there during a campaign visit. The building also appears in the film Public Enemies, shot in nearby locations in 2008.
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