Greenwood Hotel

10/23/2024

Who thought Cattlemen's Day was a national holiday growing up? At the Greenwood, we think it should be! :-)

12/04/2023

Inquiring minds want to know... What's happening with the Red Owl building? Here are some facts:

*The building is currently owed by the Greenwood Preservation Society. These are the same folks who own and operate the historic Greenwood Hotel.

*The GWPS is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was able to apply for and was awarded a Community Service Tax Credit in 2022. The goal of this first phase is to waterproof (or seal in) the building.

*It took a REALLY long time to find a construction company with expertise and experience that was WILLING to take on the project.

*To-date, they have taken nine roll off dumpsters full of "ick" out of the very fragile building and created bracing on the interior for stabilization.

Future. The hope is to once again make this building a functional part of Main Street.

What the heck is a Community Service Tax Credit? These are awarded through a very competitive application process. Because Eureka is "rural" we are awarded a 70 percent credit. Urban areas are awarded 50. The credits serve as a "tool" for non-profits to fund raise. Here is how it works. If you donate $1,000, you will receive $700 BACK as a tax credit. IF you have a Kansas tax liability, you will include a state issued certificate in your tax return. Instead of paying $700 to the state, you will get a "Credit" and pay nothing. The $1,000 donation can also be used as a tax deduction on the state and federal side so may create greater fiscal benefits. As always, talk with your accountant/financial advisor. At this time the GWPS has tax credits remaining that must be sold by year-end. If you are interested, contact Colangelo and Taber.

11/28/2023

Eureka! Awesome!!! This was our first year to participate in the Emporia Community Foundation's annual Match Day and we rocked it! Out of 35 amazing organizations, the Greenwood Preservation Society ranked 3rd highest in money raised and brought nearly $41,000 to the Eureka's Historic Memorial Hall window restoration project. It was an honor for Marilyn Brink and I to attend the presentation this morning.

11/21/2023

Come jingle in some fun 🔔🔔🔔

Christmas in Eureka events! Come join us for some fun!!

11/15/2023

Check out the shiny fresh floors at the Greenwood ... 👀😎💙Freshly sanded and varnished 👍👍👍

11/13/2023

TODAY is MATCH DAY!
Thank you for helping restore the windows at Memorial Hall

1) Drop your donation by noon at the Eureka City Office
OR
2) Give before 11:59 tonight online using the link below.

https://www.emporiamatchday.com/donate.cfm

11/09/2023

Hi everyone --- this is the Greenwood Hotel speaking --- I would love to see the Memorial Hall get the rest of its windows restored. Psssst ... next year is its 100th birthday 🎉🎂

Time is running out to match your donation to restore Memorial Hall's windows and the Eureka City Offices are closed tomorrow to honor veterans
♥️🤍💙 Tomorrow and Sat/Sunday you may drop your donation for Memorial Hall window restoration in the secure water payment dropbox in front of memorial hall ⬇️✅

11/08/2023

We dropped off a few more checks to the Emporia Community Foundation for the Memorial Hall Window campaign ... 💙

11/04/2023