Grand Union Hotel (Fort Benton, Montana) Explained

Grand Union Hotel
Coordinates:47.8144°N -110.6689°W
Architect:Thomas Tweedy
Architecture:Victorian
Added:January 2, 1976
Refnum:76001121

The Grand Union Hotel is a historic hotel in Fort Benton, Montana. It was built as a luxury hotel prior to the expansion of the railroads to Helena and Great Falls.[1] Construction began in 1881, and it was completed in 1882; the builders included Frank Coombs, W. G. Jones, and others.[1] An inaugural ball was held in 1882, and the hotel celebrated its 125th year in 2007.[2]

The building was designed by architect Thomas Tweedy in the Victorian style.[1] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since January 2, 1976.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=76001121}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Grand Union Hotel ]. National Park Service. December 28, 2018. With
  2. News: Ogden . Karen . Grand union plans grand old time for 125th. . Great Falls Tribune . October 28, 2017. 87. Newspapers.com. registration .