Boone Tavern Hotel - Berea, KY
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vhasler
N 37° 34.303 W 084° 17.325
16S E 739441 N 4161754
Boone Tavern provided a popular overnight stop for weathier travelers on the Dixie Highway.
Waymark Code: WM5V93
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2009
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Built in 1909, the three-story Boone Tavern Hotel one of Berea College's original campus buildings. The design is by the New York architectural firm of Cady & See. It was built at a cost of $20,000 (roughly just under half million dollars today). The building, made of bricks manufactured by students in the College's brickyard, was constructed by the College's Woodwork Department. The "Tavern" portion of the name derives from the historic definition that refers to a public inn for travelers rather than the modern definition related to the sale of alcohol. See also National Register Waymark WM5V98 for more pictures and information.
Americana: Motel / Hotel
Significant Interest: Other
Milestone or Marker: Other
Web Site Address: [Web Link]
Physical Address:
100 Main Street
Berea, KY USA
40403
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