National and State Registers of Historic Places
Broadview Hotel
400 W Douglas Ave
Wichita (Sedgwick County)
Listed in National Register
Jun 19, 2009
Architect: Forsblom, Ed
Category: restaurant; hotel; meeting hall
Wichita's eight-story Broadview Hotel is situated along Douglas Avenue on the east bank of the Arkansas River. Completed in 1922, the Broadview is part of a long tradition of well-known Wichita hotels that include the Occidental, the Eaton, and the Allis. The Commercial-style building was developed by George Siedhoff. Two bays were later added to the north end of the building in 1929, and a one-story ballroom was added in 1950. The ballroom features mosaic murals by American Indian artist Blackbear Bosin that depict events in regional history. The building was nominated for its association with Wichita's early 20th century downtown development.
