https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/965efcfa7d9862fa2b884045a92e5e59.jpg 0567af4ce4098fada89e86d795b76492 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/e2503a9d6711ca3e34565ccf9542d601.jpg bb1db3aeb082d4f252daab3a1428b66c https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/ca01856c72830091f6f1a21c44605e9e.jpg af3e8cc54995a25536ceb856d485a70e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hotel At Old Town Language A language of the resource Wichita, Kansas Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Original Construction – 1942. District-Wide Redevelopment – 1990s–present. Major Adaptive Reuse Phases – 2000s–2020s Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Original Architect – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / Federal wartime industrial design teams. Redevelopment Architects – Various local and regional firms contributing to incremental adaptive-reuse projects Builder (Original) U.S. Government wartime construction contractors Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. World War II–Era Industrial Architecture Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 37.68865965917272, -97.32907179754164 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Brick, Concrete, Steal Extent The size or duration of the resource. Height: 3 to 5 stories, depending on building Type The nature or genre of the resource Public Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Exterior: Wartime Industrial / Warehouse Vernacular (primary). Contemporary Industrial (redeveloped) Description An account of the resource The Old Town District of Wichita centers around a massive 1942 wartime warehouse, a reinforced-concrete and brick structure built as part of the city’s logistical network supporting World War II production. Originally conceived as a utilitarian storage and distribution center, the building’s architecture emphasized efficiency above all: wide structural bays, minimal ornamentation, generous industrial windows, and robust loading facilities. The surrounding blocks mirrored this architectural language, forming a unified industrial campus defined by durable materials and practical design. Beginning in the 1990s and accelerating into the 21st century, the district underwent a comprehensive transformation, shifting from a declining industrial zone into one of Wichita’s primary mixed-use neighborhoods. Adaptive reuse introduced a broad array of new programs: offices, coworking spaces, galleries, specialty retail, event venues, and a prominent food hall occupying the ground floor of the former warehouse. Renovators retained much of the original industrial character exposed brick, concrete floors, steel window frames while overlaying modern systems and design interventions. Over time, Old Town evolved from a wartime supply depot to a civic cultural destination, with restored streetscapes, improved pedestrian infrastructure, and preserved architectural textures. The district’s renewed vitality honors its industrial heritage while offering contemporary urban amenities, making it a leading example of large-scale adaptive reuse in the American Midwest. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Originally A 1942-era, 1-million-sf storage warehouse, originally built for war-time production / storage. Renovated into offices, coworking spaces, event venues, and a large food hall on the ground level. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Source https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-2gfz0da3r48ouek11ee187dvj/historic-hotel-at-old-town.jpg?width=1920 Source https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-8juf8uh3ewx0anr2fo9z0grct/atrium-lobby.jpg?width=360&height=300 License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Images 1-4: Creative Commons Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Justin Forster Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Source - WiCHITA, KS Old Town Hotel: Restored, historic downtown hotel (no date). https://www.hotelatoldtown.com/our-history.