HOTELS/MOTELS PC023-New Kimball Hotel. Davenport, Iowa. , 1908-1913

Item

Identifier: HOTELS/MOTELS PC023

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Originally built in 1878 as the Burtis-Kimball House this hotel was completely remodeled in 1907-08. It reopened Feb. 1, 1908 as the "New Kimball Hotel". Transformed into apartments in 1917 and later known as "Perry Apartments", then "Vale Apartments", it became structurally unsafe and was razed in 1993.

Dates

Creation: 1908-1913

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

1 Postcards

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

HOTELS/MOTELS PC023 original source: Accession#2015-16

Physical Description

Lanscape orientation. Color added to photographic image.
Front: Exterior view of south and west sides of building. Signage for a Cafe, Buffet, bath and "New Kimball" are visible. The fire escape appears to now have diagonal structure on the west side. There are tall globe lamps on the south sidewalk.
Back: Handwriting. Green ink. Publisher:Davenport Post Card and Novelty Co., Davenport, Iowa. Postmark 1913.