Where The Parsonian Hotel now sits, 18th and Broadway, was previously the site of the Orpheum Theatre. Opening night for the theatre was December 22, 1904 showing the stage preformance of "Wizard of Oz" to a full house. The Orpheum Theatre, a 4 story theatre built in 1904 by the Elks Lodge at the cost of $65,000, was completely destroyed by fire December 20, 1939. Originally called Elks Theatre, it was renamed in 1914.
The Parsonian Hotel
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Centrally located in beautiful downtown Parsons, Kansas is the historic Parsonian Hotel. Officially opened on May 19th, 1954, The Parsonian was a joint effert of many of the people of Parsons. This hotel, rich in history has stories around every corner. Many of the artifacts of the hotel are on display in the lobby, including the original log books for the stocks sold to raise money for building the hotel. If your staying in Parsons, put the Parsonian Hotel on your list for places to stay. Dale and Paula, owners of the Parsonian, give tours and can tell many fascinating stories about this grand old hotel.
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The Parsonian Hotel was opened May 1965 at a cost of $900,000.
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