Hotel Louis Joliet - Joliet, IL - Picture Perfect Postcards on Waymarking.com

Built in 1927, the Louis Joliet Hotel is an eight story neoclassical revival building in brick with stone trim.

It is located at the southwest corner of Clinton and Scott Streets in downtown Joliet. In its heyday this was the finest hotel in Joliet, and well-regarded throughout the region for its elegance and luxury. It was designated a national landmark in 1989. Except for minor modifications to the street level facade, the building remains intact.

The hotel had rooms above a two-story central lobby and lounge, the latter containing a large fireplace with an eight-foot hand-carved mantel of Bedford stone.

The hotel operated until 1964, after which it became known as the St. Patrick's Residence, a retirement center and nursing home, until 1989.

The building has since been renovated to accomodate 61 1- or 2-bedroom apartments. The impressive fireplace and stairway remain.

Physical Address: 22 East Clinton Street Joliet, IL USA 60432 Related Web Site: [Web Link] Description of Postcard Location: The view of the postcard shows the northeastern corner of the Hotel Louis Joliet. The view can be dupicated by kneeling down at the listed coordinates. Although it does not photograph well, you can see the holes that once held the Hotel Louis Joliet sign found in the postcard. Parking Coordinates: Not Listed

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