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| | name = Patterson Hotel | | name = Patterson Hotel | ||
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| | image = 2009-0521-CDNtrip049-ND-Bismarck-McKenziePatterson.jpg | | image = 2009-0521-CDNtrip049-ND-Bismarck-McKenziePatterson.jpg | ||
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| | location =422 E. Main Ave<br>] |
| location = 422 E. Main Ave.,<br/>] | ||
| | locmapin = North Dakota#USA | |||
| | coordinates = {{coord|46.805442|-100.785280|type:landmark_globe:earth_region:US-ND|display=inline, title}} | |||
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| | built = 1910 | | built = 1910 | ||
| | architect = ]<ref>''Engineering News'' 12 May 1910: 196.</ref> | |||
| | architect = Herman Kretz | |||
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| added = December 8, 1976 | ||
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| | refnum = 76001352 | | refnum = 76001352 | ||
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| The '''Patterson Hotel''' was a prominent and luxurious ] located in ] that was home to the ] and well-known for its continued construction that lasted over twenty years. The hotel was a major hotspot for politicians throughout the 1960s. The lobby of the hotel now houses . | |||
| First named the McKenzie Hotel, the structure was constructed by ] and |
The '''Patterson Hotel''' <ref></ref> was a prominent and luxurious ] located in ], United States, that was home to the ] and well known for its continued construction that lasted over twenty years. The hotel was a major hotspot for politicians throughout the 1960s. | ||
| First named the McKenzie Hotel, the structure was constructed by ] and opened on ], 1911. At the time it opened, the ten-story, 150-room hotel was the tallest structure in Bismarck, and would retain this distinction until the new ] was completed in 1934. Edward Patterson, a close friend of McKenzie, would later purchase the hotel. Patterson had constructed the adjacent ], also listed on the National Register, in 1906. The hotel was renamed the Patterson Hotel in 1927,<ref>"McKenzie Hotel Name is Changed" - '']'' 4 Mar, 1927.</ref> shortly after the death of Alexander McKenzie. | |||
| ==Continued Construction== | ==Continued Construction== | ||
| One of the hotel's most well-known facts is that construction continued on the structure long after it opened. Construction was finally completed in the 1930s, more than twenty years after it first began. State law at the time stated that until construction was completed, the property was exempt from ], and because of this loophole, Edward Patterson continued the construction to avoid paying taxes. In the end, the hotel had grown from its original |
One of the hotel's most well-known facts is that construction continued on the structure long after it opened. Construction was finally completed in the 1930s, more than twenty years after it first began. State law at the time stated that until construction was completed, the property was exempt from ], and because of this loophole, Edward Patterson continued the construction to avoid paying taxes. In the end, the hotel had grown from its original six stories to ten stories. | ||
| ==Political Hotspot== | ==Political Hotspot== | ||
| Alexander McKenzie was an influential person in local politics, and is often credited with moving the capital of ] to Bismarck. Edward Patterson was also involved in politics, having served two terms as mayor. The Patterson Hotel became the headquarters for the ] when it was founded in 1915. This, in addition to McKenzie and Patterson's political connections, would make the hotel the unofficial political headquarters of ] for decades. After the North Dakota capitol burned in 1930, |
Alexander McKenzie was an influential person in local politics, and is often credited with moving the capital of ] to Bismarck. Edward Patterson was also involved in politics, having served two terms as mayor. The Patterson Hotel became the headquarters for the ] when it was founded in 1915. This, in addition to McKenzie and Patterson's political connections, would make the hotel the unofficial political headquarters of ] for decades. After the North Dakota capitol burned in 1930, the entire second floor of the Patterson was leased to house several state agencies until the new capitol was completed. | ||
| ==Prominent Visitors== | ==Prominent Visitors== | ||
| In addition to his business ventures, Edward Patterson was also an amateur boxer. Because of this, the hotel was visited by such boxing legends as ], ], and ]. Several presidents had also paid a visit to the Patterson Hotel, including ], ], ], and ]. | In addition to his business ventures, Edward Patterson was also an amateur boxer. Because of this, the hotel was visited by such boxing legends as ], ], and ]. Several presidents had also paid a visit to the Patterson Hotel, including ], ], ], and ]. | ||
| At times it also housed local businessmen, including Eugene Wachter, part of the Wachter family of Bismarck and manager of the state's largest deeded ranch. | |||
| ==Illegal Activities== | ==Illegal Activities== | ||
| The Patterson Hotel secretly served alcohol during ], and even |
The Patterson Hotel secretly served alcohol during ], and even set up an elaborate alarm system to keep out "unwanted guests". The hotel also once hosted ], and was rumored to house ]. It is also rumored that a tunnel once connected the hotel with the nearby train depot.{{citation needed|date=October 2019}} | ||
| ==The Patterson Today== | ==The Patterson Today== | ||
| Until the completion of ] in 1965, all major eastbound traffic was served by ], which ran straight through downtown Bismarck. However, with the opening of the interstate, all traffic was shifted to the north, and it directly affected all types of business in downtown Bismarck, including hotels. The Patterson ceased hotel operations sometime in the 1970s, and the rooms were converted |
Until the completion of ] in 1965, all major eastbound traffic was served by ], which ran straight through downtown Bismarck. However, with the opening of the interstate, all traffic was shifted to the north, and it directly affected all types of business in downtown Bismarck, including hotels. The Patterson ceased hotel operations sometime in the 1970s, and the rooms were converted into senior housing. The main lobby now houses the Peacock Alley American Grill and Bar.<ref></ref> | ||
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| *], also associated with Patterson, and NRHP-listed | |||
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For the building in Watertown, Tennessee, see Patterson Hotel (Watertown, Tennessee). United States historic place| Patterson Hotel | |
| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
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| Location | 422 E. Main Ave., Bismarck, North Dakota |
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| Coordinates | 46°48′20″N 100°47′07″W / 46.805442°N 100.785280°W / 46.805442; -100.785280 |
| Built | 1910 |
| Architect | H. Kretz & Company |
| NRHP reference No. | 76001352 |
| Added to NRHP | December 8, 1976 |
The Patterson Hotel was a prominent and luxurious hotel located in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States, that was home to the Nonpartisan League and well known for its continued construction that lasted over twenty years. The hotel was a major hotspot for politicians throughout the 1960s.
First named the McKenzie Hotel, the structure was constructed by Alexander McKenzie and opened on New Year's Day, 1911. At the time it opened, the ten-story, 150-room hotel was the tallest structure in Bismarck, and would retain this distinction until the new North Dakota State Capitol was completed in 1934. Edward Patterson, a close friend of McKenzie, would later purchase the hotel. Patterson had constructed the adjacent Soo Hotel, also listed on the National Register, in 1906. The hotel was renamed the Patterson Hotel in 1927, shortly after the death of Alexander McKenzie.
Continued Construction
One of the hotel's most well-known facts is that construction continued on the structure long after it opened. Construction was finally completed in the 1930s, more than twenty years after it first began. State law at the time stated that until construction was completed, the property was exempt from property taxes, and because of this loophole, Edward Patterson continued the construction to avoid paying taxes. In the end, the hotel had grown from its original six stories to ten stories.
Political Hotspot
Alexander McKenzie was an influential person in local politics, and is often credited with moving the capital of Dakota Territory to Bismarck. Edward Patterson was also involved in politics, having served two terms as mayor. The Patterson Hotel became the headquarters for the Nonpartisan League when it was founded in 1915. This, in addition to McKenzie and Patterson's political connections, would make the hotel the unofficial political headquarters of North Dakota for decades. After the North Dakota capitol burned in 1930, the entire second floor of the Patterson was leased to house several state agencies until the new capitol was completed.
Prominent Visitors
In addition to his business ventures, Edward Patterson was also an amateur boxer. Because of this, the hotel was visited by such boxing legends as Gene Tunney, Jack Dempsey, and Joe Louis. Several presidents had also paid a visit to the Patterson Hotel, including Theodore Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon Johnson.
At times it also housed local businessmen, including Eugene Wachter, part of the Wachter family of Bismarck and manager of the state's largest deeded ranch.
Illegal Activities
The Patterson Hotel secretly served alcohol during prohibition, and even set up an elaborate alarm system to keep out "unwanted guests". The hotel also once hosted illegal gambling, and was rumored to house prostitutes. It is also rumored that a tunnel once connected the hotel with the nearby train depot.
The Patterson Today
Until the completion of Interstate 94 in 1965, all major eastbound traffic was served by U.S. Highway 10, which ran straight through downtown Bismarck. However, with the opening of the interstate, all traffic was shifted to the north, and it directly affected all types of business in downtown Bismarck, including hotels. The Patterson ceased hotel operations sometime in the 1970s, and the rooms were converted into senior housing. The main lobby now houses the Peacock Alley American Grill and Bar.
See also
- Soo Hotel, also associated with Patterson, and NRHP-listed
References
- Engineering News 12 May 1910: 196.
- Patterson Hotel History
- "McKenzie Hotel Name is Changed" - The Bismarck Tribune 4 Mar, 1927.
- Peacock Alley American Grill and Bar
