The Pfister Hotel is a luxury AAA Four Diamond Award hotel in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Visitors can view the Victorian art collection assembled by Guido Pfister and Charles Pfister. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1893/05/00 | Charles F Pfister | Owner | Designed by Charles Koch for Guido Pfister and his son, Charles, Pfister Hotel opens. The $1 million hotel features fireproofing, electricity throughout and thermostat controls in every room. | |||
| 1893/05/00 | Henry C Koch | Architect | Designed by Charles Koch for Guido Pfister and his son, Charles, Pfister Hotel opens. The $1 million hotel features fireproofing, electricity throughout and thermostat controls in every room. | |||
| 1894/07/00 | Wisconsin State Republican convention is held at the Pfister Hotel. | |||||
| 1962/00/00 | Movie Theatre operator Ben Marcus buys the Pfister at auction with the intent of renovating the hotel to its original beauty. As part of the Marcus investment in the property, a new 23-story guest room tower was added in the 1960s. |
| Particulars for The Pfister Hotel: | |
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| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Area of Significance | Art |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Deals | Check Internet for Discounts |
| Area of Significance | Commerce |
| Historic Use | Hotel |
| Current Use | Lodging |
| Criteria | Person |
| Owner | Private |
| Architectural Style | Romanesque Revival |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
| Service | Spa |
| Lodging | |
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| Lodging category | Casual Lodging |
| Lodging Attribute | Grand Hotel |
| Lodging Style | Hotel |
| Lodging category | Upscale Lodging |
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