Dimeling Hotel
Why it's listed
Built in 1904 to 1905 by the Beezer Brothers of Pittsburgh, hotel builders, this seven-story red brick hotel stands on the corner of 2nd and Market Streets in downtown Clearfield, across from the county courthouse. Its classical columns, rusticated stone base, terra cotta bay windows and heavy cornice give it an ornate commercial appearance. The hotel had 120 rooms, and in 1926 its owner added stained-glass windows, a marble staircase and a lobby of pilasters. During Ned Shuck's operation, the hotel hosted the Hospital Auxiliary's Charity Ball and became the town's social center. In the 1937 St. Patrick's Day flood it sheltered 350 people when the surrounding area was under water. Its importance lies in its scale and ornament, which were uncommon for a rural county seat, and in its long community role. The hotel closed in 1977.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the hotel is an elaborate commercial building with Beaux-Arts ornamentation, unusual for its rural county setting, and the leading commercial showplace in Clearfield. It also cites its long role as the town's social center and its use as a refuge during the 1937 flood.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 80003474, listed April 10, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 2nd and Market Sts., Clearfield |
|---|---|
| County | Clearfield County |
| Listed | April 10, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80003474 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architect / builder | Beezer Brothers (builders) |
| Architectural style | Commercial building with Beaux-Arts ornamentation |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Closed; the current owners hope to restore it for apartments. |
| Acreage | 0.3 |
| Coordinates | 41.02235, -78.43835 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
Noted as vacant in the nomination. Nomination documents can be decades old; current status may differ. If you are considering buying an empty listed property, read the due-diligence checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 80003474.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5277236
- This listing as JSON
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