The hospitable history of an attempt at “the finest hostelry in the Southwest.” Determined to build the city’s finest hotel, Joplin’s first millionaire spared no expense on the magnificent Connor. The lobby, with its Italian marble rotunda and grand staircase, served as the city’s main gathering spot for the next 50 years. Thousands flocked to the rooftop garden, which became known as the “most pleasant spot in all Joplin.” The Connor hosted hundreds of conventions, outlaws such as “Pretty Boy” Floyd and more reputable guests including star athletes, Harry Truman, Richard Nixon, Eleanor Roose... Read More
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The hospitable history of an attempt at “the finest hostelry in the Southwest.” Determined to build the city’s finest hotel, Joplin’s first millionaire spared no expense on the magnificent Connor. The lobby, with its Italian marble rotunda and grand staircase, served as the city’s main gathering spot for the next 50 years. Thousands flocked to the rooftop garden, which became known as the “most pleasant spot in all Joplin.” The Connor hosted hundreds of conventions, outlaws such as “Pretty Boy” Floyd and more reputable guests including star athletes, Harry Truman, Richard Nixon, Eleanor Roose... Read More
The hospitable history of an attempt at “the finest hostelry in the Southwest.” Determined to build the city’s finest hotel, Joplin’s first millionaire spared no expense on the magnificent Connor. The lobby, with its Italian marble rotunda and grand staircase, served as the city’s main gathering spot for the next 50 years. Thousands flocked to the rooftop garden, which became known as the “most pleasant spot in all Joplin.” The Connor hosted hundreds of conventions, outlaws such as “Pretty Boy” Floyd and more reputable guests including star athletes, Harry Truman, Richard Nixon, Eleanor Roosevelt, Gene Autry, and Robert Wadlow – the world’s tallest man. Local residents rallied to “Save the Connor” in the 1970s, but couldn’t stop its demolition and the tragic ending that caught the nation’s attention. Author Chad Stebbins details the fascinating history.
Details
Pages: 192
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: The History Press
Series: Landmarks
Publication Date: 15th February 2021
State: Missouri
ISBN: 9781467147675
Format: Paperback
BISACs: HISTORY / United States / General ARCHITECTURE / History / General HISTORY / United States / 20th Century HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)
Author Bio
Chad Stebbins is a professor of journalism and director of the Institute of International Studies at Missouri Southern State University. He is also the executive director of the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors. Stebbins is the author of All the News Is Fit to Print: Profile of a Country Editor, published by the University of Missouri Press in 1998.
The hospitable history of an attempt at “the finest hostelry in the Southwest.” Determined to build the city’s finest hotel, Joplin’s first millionaire spared no expense on the magnificent Connor. The lobby, with its Italian marble rotunda and grand staircase, served as the city’s main gathering spot for the next 50 years. Thousands flocked to the rooftop garden, which became known as the “most pleasant spot in all Joplin.” The Connor hosted hundreds of conventions, outlaws such as “Pretty Boy” Floyd and more reputable guests including star athletes, Harry Truman, Richard Nixon, Eleanor Roosevelt, Gene Autry, and Robert Wadlow – the world’s tallest man. Local residents rallied to “Save the Connor” in the 1970s, but couldn’t stop its demolition and the tragic ending that caught the nation’s attention. Author Chad Stebbins details the fascinating history.
Pages: 192
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: The History Press
Series: Landmarks
Publication Date: 15th February 2021
State: Missouri
ISBN: 9781467147675
Format: Paperback
BISACs: HISTORY / United States / General ARCHITECTURE / History / General HISTORY / United States / 20th Century HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)
Chad Stebbins is a professor of journalism and director of the Institute of International Studies at Missouri Southern State University. He is also the executive director of the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors. Stebbins is the author of All the News Is Fit to Print: Profile of a Country Editor, published by the University of Missouri Press in 1998.
