Casa Grande Hotel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Beckham County, Oklahoma
Casa Grande Hotel is a four-story building in Elk City, Oklahoma, built in 1928 and designed by architects Hawk and Parr in the Spanish Eclectic style. The structure features arched windows, doors, and stone decorations that are characteristic of this southwestern architectural approach.
The hotel was built in 1928, shortly after Route 66 was designated as a federal highway, to house travelers along the road. It was one of the largest hotels in the region between Oklahoma City and Amarillo and served as a symbol of comfort during the early days of highway travel.
The hotel's name Casa Grande refers to its grand size, which was notable for the area at the time. The Spanish Eclectic architectural details visible on the facade reflect the regional character and show how southwestern design influenced buildings along Route 66.
The hotel is located at the corner of 3rd Street and East State Highway 66 in Elk City and is easy to find. Visitors should note that the building is not currently operating as an active hotel but can be viewed from outside, with restoration work on the upper floors visible to passersby.
In the 1970s, the hotel's original street entrance was closed and the lobby was no longer accessible from outside, with the front converted into shops instead. The building once hosted the 1931 National Convention of the U.S. '66' Association and later served as the Anadarko Basin Historical Museum.
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