Minot Memories is a blog that pertains to the city of Minot, ND. It is brief glimpses of people, places, things and events of Minot's past that will provide some insight into the history of Minot. This photo Main Street looking south from the railroad tracks about 1940
Monday, February 10, 2014
Clarence Parker Hotel
The Clarence Parker Hotel was originally
built to be an office building. The original owners were Vaulker and
Christenson. When the economy slowed in the 30’s and the outbreak of Work War
II, the building sat empty for about 20 years. It was often referred to as the
Sparrow Hotel as the top 4 or 5 floors were just steel girders, inhabited by
birds of the area. After the War, Clarence Parker bought the building and
finished construction, turning it into the 250 room Hotel that was named after
him. In 1961, at the Diamond Jubilee, and in honor of the Dakota Territory’s
Centennial celebration, the new Lounge was named the Centennial Room. When President Eisenhower came to see the Garrison Dam he stayed at the Clarence Parker and Charlie Demakis was his personal chef while he was in town.
Clarence Parker Hotel when known as The Sparrow Hotel
Clarence Parker hotel - 1950's
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