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National Register of Historic Places

Whitcomb Hotel

Also known as Whitcomb Sulfur Springs Hotel; Hotel Whitcomb

On the National Register since 20215 years
Listed 2021St. Joseph
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Whitcomb Hotel

Whitcomb Hotel, at 509 Ship St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 24, 2021. The Register lists it for its architecture and commerce, at the local level.

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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes

509 Ship St., St. Joseph · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Whitcomb HotelStart here
  2. 2Blossomland BridgeSteel Deck Plate-Girder Double Leaf · Built 1948 · 0.2 mi on
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3 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

StSt. Joseph North Pier Inner and Outer LightsStructure0.6 miBFidelity BuildingSecond Renaissance Revival · Built 19261.4 miBWendell P. and Harriet Rounds Robbins HouseQueen Anne · Built 18972 mi

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Questions about Whitcomb Hotel

Is Whitcomb Hotel on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 24, 2021 (Register number 100007206).

Is Whitcomb Hotel a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Whitcomb Hotel?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026). Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.