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'''Lewis-Clark Hotel, Lewiston, Idaho

Over 500 Lewiston stockholders funded construction of the five-story Lewis-Clark Hotel, which opened to the public in Lewiston, Idaho, in 1922. Around 10,000 people viewed the 2-day opening celebration, which included a parade to the Lewis and Clark landing site and a grand ball. At the time, Lewiston was a significant transportation hub served by ships and rail. The hotel was built as a social and business center, and also to attract tourists to the spectacular outdoor activities in the area.[1]

Renowned Spokane architect Kirtland C. Cutter designed the Mission Revival-style hotel. The hotel cost $450,000, including furnishings. The hotel’s main public space was the Victory Room, named after the World War I Allied victory. The décor was a mix of World War I and Northwest motifs. Seattle artist Carl R. Berg painted murals focusing on animals, Native American Indians, and a canoe with Lewis and Clark and Sacajawea. Beams were painted with acanthus leaves intertwined with the Allies coats of arms and army corps insignia. Unfortunately the walls and beams were painted over in the 1950s. [1]

The Lewis-Clark Hotel operated under multiple owners until it closed for overnight stays in 1977. The public spaces continue to accommodate public and private events. The upper floors have been used for offices and residential development. [1]  Alexander Investors acquired the property in September 2016. [2] The hotel is part of the Lewiston Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. [3]

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