(The hotel referred to in this article stood at the northwest corner of the Maple and Cedar Street intersection.)The Lu Verne HouseThe following appeared in the Rock County Herald on August 23, 1878:Lu Verne HouseOn Wednesday last, at the solicitation of Dr. W. E. Vary, we were shown through the Lu Verne House, of this city. The Dr. has recently built an addition to the main part thereby giving him an office 14x36; dining room 14x32; sample room; large size; two bedrooms on the first floor, and several closets, which, with the old part, makes a very spacious building. On the second floor he has six large bedrooms, together with clothes presses, and other conveniences for the accommodation of his guests. On the third floor is a large room that will accommodate a number of beds, and is called by the boys, the "School section," which is amply lighted, and has a pleasant appearance. The old part of the house has been renovated from cellar to garret, painted, papered and furnished new throughout. In fact, to sum the whole thing up in a nut shell, it is as good a house as is to be found in the country anywhere, and we wish the Dr. success. One more improvement that is worthy of mention is the elegant porch and nice sidewalk that has been added to the front, which sets the house off in grand style. Travelers will find this a good place to stop when in Luverne, and will find the Dr. a gentlemanly landlord.Donations to the Rock County Historical Endowment Fund can be sent to the Rock County Historical Society, P.O. Box 741, Luverne, MN 56156.Mann welcomes correspondence sent to mannmade@iw.net.