Peru

Travel Guide

This gem is East of Peru Kansas 
One  can see a very small portion
of this great plant from hwy 166 
it is private property
with no trespassing
I know the owner and obtained permission 

Located in Chicago Ill. the Sprawling Field Museum 
Should be of particular interest to Residents of Peru Kansas
and the people of Chautauqua County.

The exhibit is a roofing tile. The descriptive card is inscribed
"The finest Tile in the world.
Made in Peru Kansas.

The factory is nothing but a bunch of old brick structures
 that have fallen into total dis-repair over the years.
There are trees growing taller up thru that are
 taller than the  building themselves 

It all started around 1904 when oil was discovered 
resulting and major oils boom.
according  then postmaster Helena Anderson
Sometime in the early 1920's, 
Spanish -Mission type architecture became popular.

A company out of Chicago bought the 
plant and made nothing but roofing tile to meet the growing demand.
This gem is East of Peru Kansas 
One  can see a very small portion
of this great plant from hwy 166 
it is private property
with no trespassing
I know the owner and obtained permission 

Located in Chicago Ill. the Sprawling Field Museum 
Should be of particular interest to Residents of Peru Kansas
and the people of Chautauqua County.

The exhibit is a roofing tile. The descriptive card is inscribed
"The finest Tile in the world.
Made in Peru Kansas.

The factory is nothing but a bunch of old brick structures
 that have fallen into total dis-repair over the years.
There are trees growing taller up thru that are
 taller than the  building themselves 

It all started around 1904 when oil was discovered 
resulting and major oils boom.
according  then postmaster Helena Anderson
Sometime in the early 1920's, 
Spanish -Mission type architecture became popular.

A company out of Chicago bought the 
plant and made nothing but roofing tile to meet the growing demand.

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Hilton Garden Inn Bartlesville

Hilton Garden Inn Bartlesville

3 out of 5
205 Sw Frank Phillips Bartlesville OK
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$133 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
S$133
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bartlesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Room very clean. Employees very helpful. Food was great at the restaurant. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on 8 Mar, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Bartlesville
Hotel Phillips

Hotel Phillips

2.5 out of 5
821 S Johnstone Ave Bartlesville OK
The price is S$125 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
S$125
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Bartlesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Bartlesville Area History Museum and Price Tower ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Room has no central hvac. All a/c and heat is all from the buildings system. There’s no way to control how cold or warm the room gets. Brush fire smoke smell was coming into the room from the outside air. Floors were sticky and bathroom floor was dirty. I left before staying the night. Only positive ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar, 2026

Hotel Phillips
Osage Casino Hotel - Bartlesville

Osage Casino Hotel - Bartlesville

2 out of 5
1803 US-60 Bartlesville OK
Stay at this hotel in Bartlesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (286 reviews)
Everything was great. We would stay there again

Reviewed on 10 Mar, 2026

Osage Casino Hotel - Bartlesville
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Hotel Phillips

Hotel Phillips

2.5 out of 5
821 S Johnstone Ave Bartlesville OK
Stay at this aparthotel in Bartlesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Bartlesville Area History Museum and Price Tower ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Room has no central hvac. All a/c and heat is all from the buildings system. There’s no way to control how cold or warm the room gets. Brush fire smoke smell was coming into the room from the outside air. Floors were sticky and bathroom floor was dirty. I left before staying the night. Only positive ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar, 2026

Hotel Phillips
Charming Craftsman Home in Downtown Bartlesville!

Charming Craftsman Home in Downtown Bartlesville!

3 out of 5
Bartlesville OK
Stay at this cottage in Bartlesville. Enjoy free parking, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Frank Phillips Home and Price Tower Arts ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Great house for big families. Plenty of room to stretch out and make yourself feel at home. Will be back again - until next time Bartlesville!!

Reviewed on 24 Aug, 2025

Charming Craftsman Home in Downtown Bartlesville!
Dog-friendly Bartlesville Retreat w/ Yard!

Dog-friendly Bartlesville Retreat w/ Yard!

3 out of 5
Bartlesville OK
Stay at this cottage in Bartlesville. Enjoy free parking, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Johnstone Park and Phillips Petroleum Company Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
This is a very clean home in a quiet neighborhood. It is conveniently located a couple of minutes from downtown Bartlesville. This was our second time staying here, and we're planning to do it again next year!

Reviewed on 17 Oct, 2025

Dog-friendly Bartlesville Retreat w/ Yard!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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