{"id":5616,"date":"2024-12-31T19:35:26","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T19:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/?page_id=5616"},"modified":"2024-12-31T21:08:26","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T21:08:26","slug":"hotel-adams","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/features\/hotel-adams\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotel Adams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hotel-Adams-from-Marla-Zimmer-Geerdts-Happy-New-Year-2024-12-31.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"721\" height=\"818\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hotel-Adams-from-Marla-Zimmer-Geerdts-Happy-New-Year-2024-12-31.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5617\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hotel-Adams-from-Marla-Zimmer-Geerdts-Happy-New-Year-2024-12-31.jpg 721w, http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hotel-Adams-from-Marla-Zimmer-Geerdts-Happy-New-Year-2024-12-31-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>1936 New Year Eve Party tickets at Hotel Adams, 2229 Mead Street, from Marla Zimmer Geerdts. $4.00 in 1936 would be $88.97 in 2024. Quite an expensive ticket price.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/elizabeth_adams_hotel_adams_1932-12-19-obit.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"960\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/elizabeth_adams_hotel_adams_1932-12-19-obit.jpg\" alt=\"December 19, 1932\n\nMrs. Elizabeth Adams, 73, widow of the late Michael Adams, died Sunday evening at St. Mary's hospital.\n\nBorn in Germany in August, 1859, Mrs. Adams came to Racine in 1900. In 1909 she operated a boarding house, and later the Hotel Adams on Mead street, which she and Mr. Adams erected in 1913.\n\nSurviving are five daughters, Mrs. Susan Gall, Mrs. Magdaline Nelson, Mrs. Catherine Brietzke, Mrs. Elizabeth Morstad, Racine; Mrs. Mary Finch of Florida; three sons, Peter, Jacob and Michael Adams of Racine; 21 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.\n\nAt noon Tuesday the body will be removed from the Strout Funeral home to the home of Mrs. Morstad, 2222 Howe street, where it may be viewed by friends.\n\nFuneral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 at the home, and at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's church. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery, Kinzie avenue.\" class=\"wp-image-5619\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/elizabeth_adams_hotel_adams_1932-12-19-obit.jpg 559w, http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/elizabeth_adams_hotel_adams_1932-12-19-obit-175x300.jpg 175w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>December 19, 1932 obituary of Mrs. Elizabeth Adams, 73.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1931_09_30_8-Granitzke-Peterson-wedding-reception-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"581\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1931_09_30_8-Granitzke-Peterson-wedding-reception-581x1024.jpg\" alt=\"September 30, 1931\nTHE ALTAR\n\nGranitzke-Peterson.\n\nGertrude C. Granitzke, daughter of Mrs. Madaline Granitzke, 2228 Mead street, became the wife of Frederick Christ Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Peterson, 3029 Elm Lane, at a ceremony performed at St. Lucy's church at 9 o'clock this morning by the Rev. Fr. Belda. Friends and relatives witnessed the ceremony.\n\nA gown of eggshell satin and tan lace and a deep brown hat were worn by the bride, who carried a bouquet of tea roses and yellow button chrysanthemums. Miss Helen Granitzke, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and wore shell pink net. Her bouquet was of pink roses and blue larkspur. Michael J. Adams attended the bridegroom.\n\nFollowing the ceremony, a wedding dinner and reception took place at the Hotel Adams, where decorations were in orchid and white and fall flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson will reside at 3029 Elm Lane.\" class=\"wp-image-5621\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1931_09_30_8-Granitzke-Peterson-wedding-reception-581x1024.jpg 581w, http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1931_09_30_8-Granitzke-Peterson-wedding-reception-170x300.jpg 170w, http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1931_09_30_8-Granitzke-Peterson-wedding-reception-768x1354.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1931_09_30_8-Granitzke-Peterson-wedding-reception-871x1536.jpg 871w, http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1931_09_30_8-Granitzke-Peterson-wedding-reception-1162x2048.jpg 1162w, http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1931_09_30_8-Granitzke-Peterson-wedding-reception-scaled.jpg 1452w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>September 30, 1931 Granitzke-Peterson wedding reception at the Hotel Adams<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1932_11_04_9-chicken-dinner-dancing-private-dining-room-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1932_11_04_9-chicken-dinner-dancing-private-dining-room-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"SENSATIONAL NEWS\n\nChicken Dinner 30c\n\nA complete dinner, deliciously prepared in that home-cooked style.\n\nDANCING\n\nWEDNESDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY\n\nPrivate Dining Rooms for Parties, Dinners and Banquets\n\nHotel Adams\n\n2229 Mead Street\" class=\"wp-image-5625\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1932_11_04_9-chicken-dinner-dancing-private-dining-room-731x1024.jpg 731w, http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1932_11_04_9-chicken-dinner-dancing-private-dining-room-214x300.jpg 214w, http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1932_11_04_9-chicken-dinner-dancing-private-dining-room-768x1075.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1932_11_04_9-chicken-dinner-dancing-private-dining-room-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1932_11_04_9-chicken-dinner-dancing-private-dining-room-1463x2048.jpg 1463w, http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1932_11_04_9-chicken-dinner-dancing-private-dining-room-scaled.jpg 1828w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Chicken Dinner 30c, November 4, 1932<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1966_09_09_5-operated-hotel-mrs-brietzke-dies-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"426\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1966_09_09_5-operated-hotel-mrs-brietzke-dies-426x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Operated Hotel, Mrs. Brietzke Dies\n\nFuneral services have been set for Saturday for Mrs. Catherine E. Brietzke, 78, of 2236 Howe St., who with her late husband owned and operated the Adams Hotel, 2229 Mead St., from 1945 to 1963.\n\nMrs. Brietzke died Wednesday in her home following a coronary attack. Her husband, Rudolph, died March 12, 1966. Mrs. Brietzke was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Adams who built and operated the hotel.\n\nSurvivors include two daughters, Mrs. Arnold Zimmer and Mrs. Lee Fleming, both of Racine, and two sisters, Mrs. Magdalene Granitzke of Racine and Mrs. Mary Finch of Decand, Fla.\" class=\"wp-image-5629\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1966_09_09_5-operated-hotel-mrs-brietzke-dies-426x1024.jpg 426w, http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1966_09_09_5-operated-hotel-mrs-brietzke-dies-125x300.jpg 125w, http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1966_09_09_5-operated-hotel-mrs-brietzke-dies-768x1844.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1966_09_09_5-operated-hotel-mrs-brietzke-dies-853x2048.jpg 853w, http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The_Journal_Times_1966_09_09_5-operated-hotel-mrs-brietzke-dies-scaled.jpg 1066w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>September 9, 1966 obituary of Mrs. Catherine E. Brietzke, who, with her late husband owned and operated the Adams Hotel, 2229 Mead Street, from 1945 to 1963.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":33,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5616","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5616","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5616"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5616\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5632,"href":"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5616\/revisions\/5632"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/33"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5616"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}