The Prairie Inn @ Lathrop House is a two & half-story home located in Norton, Kansas built in1915-16 by Norton native Dr. Wm Lathrop; surgeon and wife, Amy. The frame constructed home was built meticulously by ship laborers paid by the day in the mission style. The entry way and main staircase of the home are inviting as they lead to the main floor parlor, now dining area, and the living room. Eac
h is separated by original hardwood & glass pocket doors. The living room focal point is the fireplace which displays its original firebox and tile. The second floor boasts 3 spacious guest bedroom areas with two enclosed sun porch areas for relaxing. The top floor was the ballroom in the original house and was later remodeled into a loft apartment by Amy Lathrop for her boarding house. A treetop view of Norton from this height is one of a kind. The giant pine and fur trees surrounding the house, planted in the early 1970’s, shade the house and provide for a relaxing escape for visitors on the front terrace of the Inn. This turn of the century home has a history of Norton in the early 1900’s that lives on today. Visitors to the mansion will view the works of several local artists’. Included in this collection on loan are the works of Mary Browne, Sara Davis, Helen Heaton, Helen Hicks, Liz Fowler Howard, Ruby Meyer, Dorothy Moffett, Melissa Gilhousen Nelson, Janette Oswald, Beth Davis Porter Lombardi, Pauline Sarvis, Iva Thompson, and Alberdena Vancil. Also in this collection is a Texas Landscape scene by Bob Quill Johnson late husband of Jerry Lee Horney Johnson Norton Native who grew up across the street from Lathrop house. Comfort and convenience make this Inn a restful stop along the road for vacationers, business people, or those seeking a retreat. Each of the rooms is tastefully furnished with antiques and vintage memorabilia. One can toast a sunset from the back patio, relax on the front veranda, or enjoy a book from a seat in the living room during their stay. For the business traveler Wi-Fi internet access is available in the quiet, secure and productive atmosphere of the Inn. Several local places of interest include Station 15, Also Ran Gallery, Historical Brick House, Norton Theater, Norton Museum, Prairie Dog Golf Course, Prairie Dog State Park and Washington Street Park. Nearby Cities:
Almena, Alma, Arapahoe, Hill City, Lenora, Logan, McCook, Oberlin, Phillipsburg
Contact Information:
Prairie Inn @ Lathrop House
Reva Benien, Proprietor / Inn Keeper
602 North First Street
P.O. # 35
Norton, KS 67654
785-877-2758
E-mail: [email protected]
Amenities:
Internet Access on Premises: Yes
Internet Access Type: Wi-Fi
Smoking status: No Smoking Premise
Host Weddings/receptions/club meetings /bridge & card parties/spa days/creative classes
other: Hunting/Fishing/Boating Nearby
Payment: cash or check only
