This six story landmark building is located at 17 E. University Avenue, Champaign, Il.

     This hotel opened its doors on March 11,1915. Inman was advertised as  premier fireproof luxury hotel in downtown Champaign.

     The building was commissioned by George Inman.  The builders were  the English Brothers. The architects Nelson were Spencer and Harry Temple.  Originally, the building had 5 floors in a c shape to optimize sunlight and air flow.  There were 120 guest rooms.   A six floor was added in 1916.

     The 1915 construction costs were over $200,000. Renovation in 2022 was approximately $24,000 per room.

     List of uses due the years

     1915–1974:  Luxury Commercial Hotel

      Premier 120 room regional lodging

     1915 to mid 1900’s: Commercial Hub

     Billiard hall, Turkish bath,barbershop, drug store

      1965–1978 Television Studio (WICD TV

      Broadcast headquarters on the 2nd floor.

      1975-1987 Residential Arts School

       National Academy of the Arts student housing

       1989-2021 Senior living community

       (Inman Place 55+ independent senior apartments)

     2022- Present: Mixed use complex

     Residential apartments, Airbnb short term rentals,                     Farren’s Pub