The Glenn House - Paris, Missouri

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The Glenn House - Paris, Missouri Built in 1855 it had three stories of red brick with exterior walls of 14 inch solid brick and interior dividing walls of 9 inch solid brick, there were 31 rooms.

The house was the headquarters for soldiers during the war as well as the Center for many social events for three quarters of a Century.

All of the hotel facilities were on the send and third floors. There was at one time a drug store, a cafe and a cigar factory and other businesses on the second floor. The name was changed to the Jefferson hotel by John S. Pool. In 1921 it was bought by A. W. Benson & Son who operated it until Oct. 1968. Sold to Mr. & Mrs. Carl Mongler about 1969. In 1972 it was sold to the Savings Bank. Torn down in 1974 and the new bank built.

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