Lucas County Preservation Alliance/Hotel Charitone

Lucas County Preservation Alliance/Hotel Charitone The Hotel Charitone, located in Chariton, Iowa, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. and the Vredenburg Foundation.

Lucas County Preservation Alliance was created in 2011 to cultivate a thriving cultural and economic climate in the City of Chariton and throughout Lucas County, Iowa, by rehabilitating, restoring, and preserving historic and unique buildings. Designed by noted Chariton architect William Perkins, the Charitone opened in 1923 as a hotel catering to railroad passengers. As the years passed, downtown

hotels like the Charitone fell out of favor, and the hotel passed through a succession of owners and eventually fell into disrepair. In 2012, a coalition of concerned citizens formed an organization to acquire the hotel and received a major fundraising boost from Hy-Vee, Inc. The Hotel Charitone has undergone a $5 million historic rehabilitation and now houses a restaurant on the main floor and apartments on the upper floors.

APARTMENT FOR RENT – PALMER BUILDINGLooking for a spacious apartment right on the Chariton Square? Check out this newly ...
08/20/2026

APARTMENT FOR RENT – PALMER BUILDING
Looking for a spacious apartment right on the Chariton Square? Check out this newly renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit in the historic Palmer Building!

✨ 1900 sq. ft.
✨ Brand-new renovation
✨ Central air
✨ Spacious entryway
✨ Great views of the Chariton Square
✨ In-unit washer & dryer

$1,200/month + monthly utilities

Appliances include a dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, stove, washer & dryer.

Interested in this apartment? Contact Lucas County Preservation at 641-774-0413 or [email protected] for more information or to schedule a viewing!

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We currently have two openings at Hotel Charitone. These 2-bedroom apartments offer square views, utilities included, in...
08/07/2026

We currently have two openings at Hotel Charitone. These 2-bedroom apartments offer square views, utilities included, in-unit washer and dryer, and convenient access to everything Chariton has to offer.

$1,200/month | 641-774-0413

Now Leasing — Available June 1st!Step into modern comfort in the historic Palmer Building at 116 N Grand, Chariton, IA. ...
05/14/2026

Now Leasing — Available June 1st!

Step into modern comfort in the historic Palmer Building at 116 N Grand, Chariton, IA. This spacious 1,500 sq ft, 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment has been fully renovated and offers a beautiful view of Chariton Square.

Key Features:

• Bright, open entryway
• Central air
• In-unit washer & dryer
• Dishwasher, fridge, microwave, and stove
• Brand-new finishes throughout

Call 641-774-0413, email [email protected] or message our page today!

Looking for a new place to call home? The historic Hotel Charitone has two beautiful apartments available with utilities...
04/30/2026

Looking for a new place to call home? The historic Hotel Charitone has two beautiful apartments available with utilities included!

Features:
- Central air & elevator access
- Off-street parking
- Month-to-month leasing
- On-site maintenance

Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Fridge, Microwave, Stove, In-unit Washer & Dryer

•OPEN HOUSE!•Please join us, Friday May 1st 9 am to 2 pm at The Palmer Building! The IHCC Construction Academy class has...
04/23/2026

•OPEN HOUSE!•

Please join us, Friday May 1st 9 am to 2 pm at The Palmer Building!

The IHCC Construction Academy class has worked hard to assist with the renovation of the Palmer Building on the Chariton Square. The students are excited to show the first floor space AND second floor apartment renovation! Community revitalization does not happen overnight or by one person. The many partners and commitment of the IHCC construction instructor and students made this historic preservation possible.

While we have been quiet on social media, HUGE successes have been made on the Palmer Building. We are excited to share ...
11/19/2025

While we have been quiet on social media, HUGE successes have been made on the Palmer Building. We are excited to share more with our community and officially launch the final phase of our fundraiser.

Not only is the Palmer Building a historic restoration project but also an investment in education and community pride. Partnering with the Construction Academy and Chariton Booster Club allows for a historic building to be revitalized and serve our community in more than one way.

Please share the good news and consider donating to our project.

Address

831 Braden Avenue
Chariton, IA
50049

Telephone

+16417742179

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