Before restoration began, time had left its mark in visible ways. Furniture sat where it had been abandoned, layers of dust settled into forgotten corners, and portions of the roof were beginning to cave in. As floors were carefully peeled back, newspapers from the early 1900s—once used as insulation—were discovered between the boards, many of which are now preserved and displayed within the hotel.

 

Original wood floors were uncovered and restored, unique building methods revealed, and in one room a portion of the wall is intentionally left open to showcase the beautiful vintage slatting hidden for decades.

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The transformation required an extraordinary investment of time, vision, and labor—thousands of man hours dedicated to preserving what could be saved and rebuilding what could not. Walls were removed and added, structural elements reinforced, and every detail approached with respect for the building’s past.

 

The project was made possible through the generous support and countless hours contributed by family, friends, and members of the community. While photographs offer a glimpse into the change, the true scope of the transformation is something best experienced in person.