The Foley Hotel in Kellerton, Iowa, was built in 1890. Kellerton resident T. W. Foley bought the hotel in December 1903 and owned it until 1914. While in operation, the hotel went by the names of Kellerton House, McDonald Hotel, Foley Hotel, and St. Joe Hotel. In 1913, the Foley Hotel was replaced by a new brick hotel which was built near the train depot. The hotel was torn down in 1924. Content can be used with the following standards: 3rd grade SS 3.28 Cultural Contributions and SS-Econ. 9-12.24 Iowa Impact Upon Economy in a lesson on town expansion in the early 1900s. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
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