The Newbern Hotel is a historic hotel/apartment building in Kansas City, Missouri, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Description Located at 525 East Armour Boulevard, the hotel is set back from the sidewalk about and surrounded by a grass border with some small shrubs the buildings occupy a prominent position at the intersection of Armour Boulevard and Cherry Street. The building consists of two basically rectangular nine story towers bridged by a one-story barrel vaulted hall giving the overall plan a U shape. One of the towers has a curved corner on the northeast, towards the intersection. Designed by Ernest O. Brostrom it displays Sullivaneque architectural style. Built from 1921 to 1923 by J.O. Jones of the Armour Building Company, the intended name was "Le Pavonien" but the initial name was the Peacock Hotel. It was renamed the Newbern Hotel in 1925 when Beine H. Hopkins bought the property. It was listed on the NRHP on September 23, 1980. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Jackson County, Missouri: Kansas City other Historic preservation References External links 1921 establishments in Missouri Hotel buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Missouri Hotels established in 1921 Hotel buildings completed in 1921 Hotels in Kansas City, Missouri National Register of Historic Places in Kansas City, Missouri