Carey House (Wichita, Kansas)
Carey House | |
| Location | 525 E. Douglas Ave. Wichita, Kansas |
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| Coordinates | 37°41′09″N 97°19′53″W / 37.68583°N 97.33139°W |
| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1886-1887 |
| Architect | Terry & Dumont |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 72000526 |
| Added to NRHP | April 13, 1972 |
Carey House, also known as the Eaton Hotel, is a historic building completed in 1887 in Wichita, Kansas. It was built by businessman and mayor John B. Carey and has a tower at its northeast corner. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The building was designed by the firm Terry & Dumont (Charles W. Terry and Elbert Dumont). It is at 525 East Douglas Avenue in the heart of Carey House Square District, a contiguous block of late 19th and early 20th century buildings. The 5-story building is an example of eclectic architecture.
Terry & Dumont are also credited with designing the Bitting Building in Wichita and Dumont with the H.F. Smith House at 721 W. Harvey Avenue in Wellington, Kansas, both properties NRHP listed.