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| The building was constructed as a three-story hotel in 1896 by Michael Freimann. First called the O'Neil Hotel, and in 1998 called New Freimann Hotel.<ref name="BC"/> The building was originally three stories, but in 1937 the name was changed to the Hoffman Hotel and the third floor was removed.<ref name="hmdb"/><ref name="GBW">{{cite web |title=City of Green Bay |url=https://greenbaywi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1384/1988-Intensive-Resource-Survey-Final-Report-PDF-?bidId= |website=Green Bay WI |publisher=GreenBayWI.Gov |accessdate=9 July 2020}}</ref> | The building was constructed as a three-story hotel in 1896 by Michael Freimann. First called the O'Neil Hotel, and in 1998 called New Freimann Hotel.<ref name="BC"/> Printed advertisements in 1892 spoke of the good stabling afforded to guests at the Freimann Hotel and the proximity to trains.<ref name="Advocate">{{cite news |title=Freimann Hotel |url=https://newspaperarchive.com/sturgeon-bay-door-county-advocate-jul-09-1892-p-2/ |accessdate=9 July 2020 |publisher=Sturgeon Bay Door County Advocate |date=9 July 1892}}</ref> The building was originally three stories, but in 1937 the name was changed to the Hoffman Hotel and the third floor was removed.<ref name="hmdb"/><ref name="GBW">{{cite web |title=City of Green Bay |url=https://greenbaywi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1384/1988-Intensive-Resource-Survey-Final-Report-PDF-?bidId= |website=Green Bay WI |publisher=GreenBayWI.Gov |accessdate=9 July 2020}}</ref> | ||
| ===Historical Changes=== | ===Historical Changes=== | ||
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| Freimann Hotel Building | |
|---|---|
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| Former names | O'Neil Hotel |
| Alternative names | Fox Harbor Pub and Grill |
| General information | |
| Type | Hotel |
| Address | 348 South Washington St. |
| Town or city | Green Bay |
| Coordinates | 44°30′40″N 88°01′08″W / 44.511010°N 88.018945°W / 44.511010; -88.018945 |
| Current tenants | Fox Harbor Pub and Grill |
| Completed | 1896 |
The Freimann Hotel Building (1896) is one of Green Bay's oldest continuing commercial establishments. It is located along the Fox River State Recreational Trail. The building is listed in the Wisconsin Historical Society Register. it is one of only a few remaining 19th century buildings in downtown Green Bay.
History
The building was constructed as a three-story hotel in 1896 by Michael Freimann. First called the O'Neil Hotel, and in 1998 called New Freimann Hotel. Printed advertisements in 1892 spoke of the good stabling afforded to guests at the Freimann Hotel and the proximity to trains. The building was originally three stories, but in 1937 the name was changed to the Hoffman Hotel and the third floor was removed.
Historical Changes
The original second floor windows all have segmental arched openings and arched brick heads. Pilastered facade is original, but the first floor facing on South Washington Street has been totally altered.
Current tenants
The current tenant of the building is the Fox Harbor Pub and Grill. The building is located on the Fox River and there 10 boat slips for patrons to use when visiting the pub. The building is bordered on the north by Admiral Flatley Park and on the east by the Fox River. As an historic building, it has no elevator.
See also
References
- ^ "Brown County Historic Sites Green Bay, east side Fox River: Navarino, Astor, and Preble". Pivot Rock. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ "Freimann Hotel Building". hmdb. The Historical Marker Database. June 16, 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- ^ "348 S WASHINGTON ST". Wisconsin History. Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- "Brown County, Wisconsin". Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- "Freimann Hotel". Sturgeon Bay Door County Advocate. 9 July 1892. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- "City of Green Bay". Green Bay WI. GreenBayWI.Gov. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- "Fox Harbor Pub and Grill". Green Bay. GreenBay.com. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- "Admiral Flatley Park". Downtown Green Bay. Downtown Green Bay, Inc. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- "Feel at Home at Fox Harbor". Fox Harbor Pub and Grill. Fox Harbor Pub & Grill. Retrieved 9 July 2020.