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Middle West Hotel

Historic hotel
In Webb City, Missouri
On Route 66
National Register of Historic Places

The Middle West Hotel in Webb City, MO, less than a mile off the old road, began in 1883 as a building that housed an opera house, and it has also gone by the Grand Opera House and the Webb City Opera House. A 1902 remodel gave it the three-story brick form seen today. It is a private building, so treat it as a street-side look at downtown Webb City's past.

What is Middle West Hotel?

This three-story brick commercial block is framed by brick pilasters at the corners and finished with limestone trim. It is one of the anchors of downtown Webb City's historic district, surrounded by the town's older business blocks.

History of Middle West Hotel

The original building dates from 1883 and was home to an opera house, which explains its other names. In 1902 it was remodeled into its present shape. It joined the National Register in 1982, and it is also counted within the downtown historic district that grew up around it.

Visiting Middle West Hotel: tips

View it from the sidewalk and respect private property; do not expect to go inside. Ten minutes covers it. The Elijah Thomas Webb Residence is about 0.2 mile away, and the rest of the downtown district is within a short walk, so park once and explore on foot. There is fuel about 0.3 mile away and lodging about 0.4 mile off if you plan to stay the night.