Historic Buildings
The businesses may be different, but many of the buildings along Mass Street are still the same. Several of the current businesses that occupy these buildings today are proud to incorporate their building's history into their decor.
![Postcard of the Eldridge Hotel Postcard of the Eldridge Hotel](https://history.lplks.org/files/thumbnails/144694fdea3f3d73940b526cf7d834ca.jpg)
The building itself has changed, but the Eldridge Hotel is one of the few businesses that has stayed in the same location on Mass Street since it was established.
![Hutson Hotels Souvenir Postcard Hutson Hotels Souvenir Postcard](https://history.lplks.org/files/thumbnails/97a781ef43400b4e7954b6fc9ef87445.jpg)
A souvenier postcard from the Eldridge Hotel provided a comedic way to keep in touch while traveling.
![Postcard of the Ecke Building Postcard of the Ecke Building](https://history.lplks.org/files/thumbnails/b0d36c834f28069b90ae4e30cf811b14.jpg)
Built in 1908, the Ecke Building has had several resturants occupy its lower level. Today Ingredient is located in the building.
![Postcard of the Masonic Temple Postcard of the Masonic Temple](https://history.lplks.org/files/thumbnails/db3ff8d46001a22281bc3fb475c4a961.jpg)
Designed by K.U. professor William Griffith, the Masonic Temple was built in 1910. Today, the Greenhouse Culture is its occupant.
![Postcard of Merchants National Bank Postcard of Merchants National Bank](https://history.lplks.org/files/thumbnails/bc9f2c2b2ab6f974d09aa09839f6ba1f.jpg)
The Merchants National Bank building, pictured here, was heavily remodelled in 1930. The exterior of the building bears little resemblance to its former appearance today, but inside, this building retains one of the original safe doors along with a few other original features.