This was a sad year for history and historic buildings in Rogers. Three of our structures that were a significant part of the development of our city were lost, including the O.L. Gregory/Speas/Speaco Vinegar Plant, Wight s Livery Stable and the Oklahoma Row Hotel at Monte Ne are gone forever. Here are their stories:
The historic Oklahoma Row Hotel gone, demolished by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for safety reasons. So I thought it would be appropriate to remember the story of the amazing hotel built 114 years ago in 1909. I have written about this fascinating structure several times in the past, but many may not know the whole story.
The very popular Monte Ne Inn brings many visitors and locals to Monte Ne for its famous food. To get to the restaurant, they pass a large vacant log building with a red tile roof. It is the remains of an old hotel, and not many remember its history.
The very popular Monte Ne Inn brings many visitors and locals to Monte Ne for its famous food. To get to the restaurant, they pass a large vacant log building with a red tile roof. It is the remains of an old hotel, and not many remember its history.