Photo Header: Cushman Hotel Petoskey, Michigan, in the winter ~ Submitted by Geoff Guillaume
from the collection of his grandfather Harold Guillaume
from the collection of his grandfather Harold Guillaume
Northern Mich~Mash Preserve
~ HOTELS and BOARDING HOUSES~
(NOT only Petoskey; includes other area local HOTELS)
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~ Hotels Vanquish the Tents ~
C. Dudley Warner, an American Essayist, mentioned in the article above,
had many written pieces about the great outdoors. He is author of the recognized quotes below:
had many written pieces about the great outdoors. He is author of the recognized quotes below:
Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.
The excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than in its value.
Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough.
The excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than in its value.
Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough.
C. Dudley Warner's essay on "Camping Out" mentioned in the article above
may be read on-line in his book In the Wilderness.
may be read on-line in his book In the Wilderness.
1878 Article Below: Some hotel owners, or persons in their employ, go for passengers every night when the passengers step off the passenger train cars. The hotel people call out the names of their hotels, trying to solicit the passengers' patronage. "But to grab a man by the collar with one hand; and his carpet sack with the other, and endeavor to BULLDOZE him, as has been done, was a practice that needed to be discontinued."
The photo below was labeled as
"Pete Bellmer bringing in a load of charcoal for cooking fish and steaks at area HOTELS"
"Pete Bellmer bringing in a load of charcoal for cooking fish and steaks at area HOTELS"
1939 Article Below: Indian chef Robert Abinaw worked for several area hotels such as the Kensington Hotel in Harbor Springs, the Arlington Hotel in Petoskey, the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island , Wequetonsing Hotel, Roaring Brook Inn and the Harbor Point Club House. Mrs. Abinaw was noted for her quill work and needlework.
Hotels listed on this page in alphabetical order...
~ OLD FORMER Hotels and Boarding Houses... ~
Petoskey & Bay View
(The Adirondack
The American
The Andrews
Arlington (OLD and NEW Arlington)
Babcock Hotel (> Saville Sanitarium > Elkhart Hotel > Van Alstine/Van Alstyne)
Hotel Banghart (Becomes The Chippewa and The Northern)
Bay Shore House (A bath house near Mineral Well Park)
Bay Side Inn (Bay Shore House)
Bay View House
Bay View Inn (Woodland House > Howard House > Roselawn) ~ Still Exists
New Braun (See National Hotel below)
Birch Grove House
Cass House
Central House
Chippewa Hotel (Hotel Banghart, 1896)
City Hotel (See Clifton House below)
Clarke's Tavern (See photo below with VanAlstyne)
Clifton House (City Hotel previously)
Commercial House
Cushman
Deutsches Gast House "Farmers Home"
Eagle Hotel
Elkhart
Emmet House
Eureka Hotel (Corner of Howard and Bay streets)
Exchange Hotel > Formerly known as Union House (See Randall House and Pacific Hotel; below)
Fetz Hotel
Franklin (See National below)
Haertal Inn (Renamed Grand Hotel, Sold to Dr.s Reycraft for a hospital in 1921)
Hilton Hotel
The Hub (Becomes the Elk's Temple) previously the Occidental which was previously the Rose House; listed below.
Imperial Hotel
Irvington Hotel (Bayside Village 1/5 Mile North of Bay Shore)
Jewel Hotel (Burned 27 March 1907)
Kenilworth Hotel (Kennelworth)
The King
The LaCross
Lake View House
The Lawton (Becomes Oriental)
The Moyer (Fourth Petoskey Hospital)
National (First building on site was Lake Street House on the 300 Block. Also, occupied same space as Franklin)
New Central Hotel (Also Banghart)
New Northern (Also Banghart)
New Petoskey Hotel
New Saville Hotel (Also Banghart)
Northern Hotel (Previously Banghart)
Occidental (Previously the Rose House)
Oriental (Later a Hospital)
Ozark Hotel
Pacific Hotel (Becomes the Exchange Hotel; Corner of Mitchell & Howard Streets)
Park House (Becomes Park Hotel)
Petrie House
Perry Hotel ~ Still Exists as Stafford's Perry in 2022 (Sold from private ownership to a corporate company in 2023)
Phillips Boarding House and Residence
Pier View House
Potter's Rooming House
Ramona Park Hotel > Harbour Inn
Randall House (Renamed Exchange Hotel)
Ridgewood (Opposite the Cushman in 1912)
Rose House (FIRST Hotel built in Petoskey which became the Occidental)
The Slocum (Two locations: Corners of Rose and Division AND Rose and Lewis
The Southern Hotel
The Terrace (306 Emmet Street at Bay)
Terrace Inn ~ Still Exists
Thomas Boarding House
Tracy's Hotel
The Union Hotel (Renamed Lake Street House)
The VanAlstyne House
The Vinton
Wachtel House
Wenks House
William T. West House (Rainbow Inn)
The American
The Andrews
Arlington (OLD and NEW Arlington)
Babcock Hotel (> Saville Sanitarium > Elkhart Hotel > Van Alstine/Van Alstyne)
Hotel Banghart (Becomes The Chippewa and The Northern)
Bay Shore House (A bath house near Mineral Well Park)
Bay Side Inn (Bay Shore House)
Bay View House
Bay View Inn (Woodland House > Howard House > Roselawn) ~ Still Exists
New Braun (See National Hotel below)
Birch Grove House
Cass House
Central House
Chippewa Hotel (Hotel Banghart, 1896)
City Hotel (See Clifton House below)
Clarke's Tavern (See photo below with VanAlstyne)
Clifton House (City Hotel previously)
Commercial House
Cushman
Deutsches Gast House "Farmers Home"
Eagle Hotel
Elkhart
Emmet House
Eureka Hotel (Corner of Howard and Bay streets)
Exchange Hotel > Formerly known as Union House (See Randall House and Pacific Hotel; below)
Fetz Hotel
Franklin (See National below)
Haertal Inn (Renamed Grand Hotel, Sold to Dr.s Reycraft for a hospital in 1921)
Hilton Hotel
The Hub (Becomes the Elk's Temple) previously the Occidental which was previously the Rose House; listed below.
Imperial Hotel
Irvington Hotel (Bayside Village 1/5 Mile North of Bay Shore)
Jewel Hotel (Burned 27 March 1907)
Kenilworth Hotel (Kennelworth)
The King
The LaCross
Lake View House
The Lawton (Becomes Oriental)
The Moyer (Fourth Petoskey Hospital)
National (First building on site was Lake Street House on the 300 Block. Also, occupied same space as Franklin)
New Central Hotel (Also Banghart)
New Northern (Also Banghart)
New Petoskey Hotel
New Saville Hotel (Also Banghart)
Northern Hotel (Previously Banghart)
Occidental (Previously the Rose House)
Oriental (Later a Hospital)
Ozark Hotel
Pacific Hotel (Becomes the Exchange Hotel; Corner of Mitchell & Howard Streets)
Park House (Becomes Park Hotel)
Petrie House
Perry Hotel ~ Still Exists as Stafford's Perry in 2022 (Sold from private ownership to a corporate company in 2023)
Phillips Boarding House and Residence
Pier View House
Potter's Rooming House
Ramona Park Hotel > Harbour Inn
Randall House (Renamed Exchange Hotel)
Ridgewood (Opposite the Cushman in 1912)
Rose House (FIRST Hotel built in Petoskey which became the Occidental)
The Slocum (Two locations: Corners of Rose and Division AND Rose and Lewis
The Southern Hotel
The Terrace (306 Emmet Street at Bay)
Terrace Inn ~ Still Exists
Thomas Boarding House
Tracy's Hotel
The Union Hotel (Renamed Lake Street House)
The VanAlstyne House
The Vinton
Wachtel House
Wenks House
William T. West House (Rainbow Inn)
~ American House ~
FIRST building on Mitchell Street east of the Railroad.
FIRST building on Mitchell Street east of the Railroad.
~ Arlington (OLD – 1882 and NEW – 1897/8 Arlington) ~
Facing Lake Michigan, Petoskey, Michigan
The Arlington was located where the city's tennis courts were once across from 2019's Sunset Park.
The Arlington property was sold by the state in 1920.
H.O. Rose built his lime works below his house on Arlington Street,
and below Arlington Park in 1874.
and below Arlington Park in 1874.
The Arlington Hotel was built in 1882 by H.O. Rose and Mr. Forbes for $60,000.00. The hotel opened June 25th through October 1st. The Arlington Hotel burned in 1885 and was rebuilt during the winter of 1897-98 and renamed the New Arlington Hotel. Then, the New Arlington Hotel burned in 1915, but was not rebuilt. Rose built the Arlington Hotel below his own home so others could enjoy the same magnificent sunsets.
The photo below was on the cover of The Graphic on 14 June 1984 with the following description: "The Arlington House hotel as it appeared in the late 1800s, was billed as the largest summer resort hotel in the work in 1897. The hotel lost that title to the Grand Hotel and later burned."
From Joint Documents of the State of Michigan, for the Year 1884 in Four Volumes. VOL 1.
"On the 6th of August, 1883, Commissioners Kellogg and Bissell, with Mr. O.M. Chase, Superintendent, visited Petoskey to decide whether a whitefish hatching station should be located there. The visit was made after an inspection of Sault Ste. Marie, and when it was known that nothing could be done there until Congress should pass a resolution authorizing a lease of the grounds which we should need if an establishment were made at that point. The village council of Petoskey had voted the Commission free use of water if they should locate there, and the geographical position of Petoskey, its railroad communication, and the importance of the fisheries in the vicinity combined to make it a desirable point for an extensive whitefish work. The citizens of the place took a decided interest in having the work located there, and some of the most prominent and influential of their men met the Commissioners on their arrival and escorted them on their inspection of the various sites proposed. It was speedily determined to locate at Petoskey, and we were not long in selecting the place. That chosen is just northeasterly of the ARLINGTON HOTEL, fronting the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad track. A ten years' lease of the ground was given us by the proprietors of the Arlington Hotel without rent. There was no improvement on the ground except a small cottage, which was purchased at its cost price - $140." Due to various problems and a disaster with the drowning of three associated hatching station commissioners in Little Traverse Bay, the Petoskey Fishery was documented, and discontinued.
"On the 6th of August, 1883, Commissioners Kellogg and Bissell, with Mr. O.M. Chase, Superintendent, visited Petoskey to decide whether a whitefish hatching station should be located there. The visit was made after an inspection of Sault Ste. Marie, and when it was known that nothing could be done there until Congress should pass a resolution authorizing a lease of the grounds which we should need if an establishment were made at that point. The village council of Petoskey had voted the Commission free use of water if they should locate there, and the geographical position of Petoskey, its railroad communication, and the importance of the fisheries in the vicinity combined to make it a desirable point for an extensive whitefish work. The citizens of the place took a decided interest in having the work located there, and some of the most prominent and influential of their men met the Commissioners on their arrival and escorted them on their inspection of the various sites proposed. It was speedily determined to locate at Petoskey, and we were not long in selecting the place. That chosen is just northeasterly of the ARLINGTON HOTEL, fronting the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad track. A ten years' lease of the ground was given us by the proprietors of the Arlington Hotel without rent. There was no improvement on the ground except a small cottage, which was purchased at its cost price - $140." Due to various problems and a disaster with the drowning of three associated hatching station commissioners in Little Traverse Bay, the Petoskey Fishery was documented, and discontinued.
1885 > 1887 Articles Below: The Arlington and An Artesian Well...
OLD Arlington
NEW Arlington After the Fire
The New Arlington Hotel was built after the Old Arlington burned...
Then, the NEW Arlington burned in 1915, but was not rebuilt.
The New Arlington Hotel was built after the Old Arlington burned...
Then, the NEW Arlington burned in 1915, but was not rebuilt.
Photo/Text Below: History of the New Arlington
The Little Traverse Historical Society has created a short video, with photos and narration about the FIRES at the OLD and NEW Arlington Hotels, which may be accessed by clicking HERE.
~ Babcock Hotel ~
(1879 ~ Van Alstine or Van Alstyne House)
(1899 Elkhart Hotel)
(1906 Property owned by John V.N. Gregory)
1907 ~ Saville Sanitorium)
1910 ~ Babcock Hotel until 1921
(Later location of Dean's Auto and later Brown Motors]
208 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey Michigan
(street location in 2021 is parking lot of the City of Petoskey next to Grain Train)
(1879 ~ Van Alstine or Van Alstyne House)
(1899 Elkhart Hotel)
(1906 Property owned by John V.N. Gregory)
1907 ~ Saville Sanitorium)
1910 ~ Babcock Hotel until 1921
(Later location of Dean's Auto and later Brown Motors]
208 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey Michigan
(street location in 2021 is parking lot of the City of Petoskey next to Grain Train)
Allan McCune a successful Petoskey businessman and local historian donated several of his albums to Petoskey's Little Traverse Historical Museum which included this photo of The VanAlstyne as it was in 1885 on Babcock (?) Street in Petoskey, Michigan AND Little Traverse Historical Society Photo Collection....
Mrs. Frances J.W. Stone passed away 11 December 1910 in Holly, MIchigan.
Articles Above and Below: The old Van Alstine house on Mitchell Street was renamed the Elkhart by the new owners Mr. and Mrs. Avery Brown. Mr. Avery Browns death notice in 1904 stated that he passed away at his home in Elkhart, indiana... thus the name change to Elkhart Hotel, with perhaps Elkhart, Indiana, as the hotel namesake.
Article Above: Thomas Chamberlain's 10 August 1906 death certificate note that his address was 216 Mitchell Street.
L. Van Alstyne had owned 212 Mitchell Street until 1902 when L. H. Randall announced he was purchasing the entire stock and the building of L. Van Alstyne… including buggies and wagons. This property and business was located just east of the 208 Mitchell Street “Boarding House” listed on the 1901 Sanborn Map below.
1901
Boarding House
Boarding House
Articles and Sanborn Maps Below:
Elkhart Hotel > Gregory Property > Saville Sanitarium in 1907
Elkhart Hotel > Gregory Property > Saville Sanitarium in 1907
1907
Sanitarium
Sanitarium
Article Below Left: By April 1910 the Saville Sanitarium was noted as located on Bay Street.
Article Below Right and Photo Below Right: On January 1911 the Saville Sanitarium was noted as located on the corner of Bay and Petoskey streets AND previously had been located at 208 Mitchell Street.
Article Below Right and Photo Below Right: On January 1911 the Saville Sanitarium was noted as located on the corner of Bay and Petoskey streets AND previously had been located at 208 Mitchell Street.
Article Below:
By September of 1910 reference was made that the fishermen were staying the the Babcock Boarding House.
By September of 1910 reference was made that the fishermen were staying the the Babcock Boarding House.
1913
Hotel Babcock
Hotel Babcock
1919
Hotel Babcock
Hotel Babcock
The Babcock Family early on, lived in the 314 East Mitchell Street location, while the Babcock Hotel where eventually the Babcock Family members were the proprietors of the Babcock Hotel located down the street at 208 East Mitchell Street.
To verify this information, historical researcher Linda Harvey found the following information from Petoskey City Directories and census records:
The 1900 Petoskey federal census enumerated 21 JUN 1900, has the Babcock family living on Mitchell St in a rented house. He is a hotel keeper, wife Mary is a landlady; also in the household are 2 daughters, his father, 2 servants, and 12 boarders.
1905 Petoskey City Directory: Babcocks live at 314 Mitchell. He is a laborer, wife Mary runs a boarding house.
1910 Petoskey federal census enumerated 16 APR 1910: Babcocks are on Mitchell St, house “30--“ (between houses 308 & 310), Richard Babcock is a driver in the stable industry who owns his mortgaged house. Wife Mary has no occupation given.
1911 Petoskey City Directory: live at 314 Mitchell. Richard is a laborer, wife Mary runs a boarding house at the same address.
1913 Petoskey City Directory: live at 208 E Mitchell. Richard & Mary are proprietors of Hotel Babcock at that address.
1915 Petoskey City Directory: live at 208 E Mitchell. Richard & Mary are proprietors of Hotel Babcock at that address.
1917 Petoskey City Directory: live 208 E. Mitchell. Richard is a laborer, wife Mary runs a boarding house at the same address.
1919 Petoskey City Directory: live at 208 E Mitchell. Richard is a laborer, wife Mary runs a boarding house at the same address.
1920 Petoskey federal census enumerated 6 & 7 JAN 1920: Babcocks are on Mitchell St, house 208. He is a driver in the stable industry and wife is a hotel proprietor; he and Mary have a cook and a boarder in their rented home.
1921 Petoskey City Directory: live 208 E. Mitchell. Richard is a laborer, wife Mary runs a boarding house at the same address.
To verify this information, historical researcher Linda Harvey found the following information from Petoskey City Directories and census records:
The 1900 Petoskey federal census enumerated 21 JUN 1900, has the Babcock family living on Mitchell St in a rented house. He is a hotel keeper, wife Mary is a landlady; also in the household are 2 daughters, his father, 2 servants, and 12 boarders.
1905 Petoskey City Directory: Babcocks live at 314 Mitchell. He is a laborer, wife Mary runs a boarding house.
1910 Petoskey federal census enumerated 16 APR 1910: Babcocks are on Mitchell St, house “30--“ (between houses 308 & 310), Richard Babcock is a driver in the stable industry who owns his mortgaged house. Wife Mary has no occupation given.
1911 Petoskey City Directory: live at 314 Mitchell. Richard is a laborer, wife Mary runs a boarding house at the same address.
1913 Petoskey City Directory: live at 208 E Mitchell. Richard & Mary are proprietors of Hotel Babcock at that address.
1915 Petoskey City Directory: live at 208 E Mitchell. Richard & Mary are proprietors of Hotel Babcock at that address.
1917 Petoskey City Directory: live 208 E. Mitchell. Richard is a laborer, wife Mary runs a boarding house at the same address.
1919 Petoskey City Directory: live at 208 E Mitchell. Richard is a laborer, wife Mary runs a boarding house at the same address.
1920 Petoskey federal census enumerated 6 & 7 JAN 1920: Babcocks are on Mitchell St, house 208. He is a driver in the stable industry and wife is a hotel proprietor; he and Mary have a cook and a boarder in their rented home.
1921 Petoskey City Directory: live 208 E. Mitchell. Richard is a laborer, wife Mary runs a boarding house at the same address.
1929
Tire Service and Ware House
Tire Service and Ware House
~ Bay Site Inn same as Bay Shore House ~
The Bay Shore House was built by Liberty Ingalls on Water Street about 1880.
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~ Bay View House/Hotel ~
(NOT the same as Bay View Inn)
(NOT the same as Bay View Inn)
The FIRST Bay View House was started by Reverend Robert Bird in 1877 ~ completed in 1878.
At end of 1878 season the Bay View House was sold to the Association.
The SECOND Bay View House burned in 29 September 1929 (Article Above).
At end of 1878 season the Bay View House was sold to the Association.
The SECOND Bay View House burned in 29 September 1929 (Article Above).
Mail was handled in the Bay View House until it burned in 1929.
It was noted in the 9 September 1912 Petoskey Evening news in the obituary for Charles R. Pratt, Pioneer of Petoskey that: During his first stay in the resort region, he was clerk of the Bay View House... When first coming to Petoskey in 1882 he fell in love with Minnie Mancelona Andress after whom the village of Mancelona was named. They married in 1884.
~ Woodland Avenue House > Howard House/Hotel Howard > Hotel Roselawn >
Bay View Inn ~
Still Exists
Block 27 at 2011 Woodland Avenue, Petoskey, Michigan
Bay View Inn ~
Still Exists
Block 27 at 2011 Woodland Avenue, Petoskey, Michigan
23 Various Owners
1886 – 1887: Woodland Avenue House owner Mr. J.W. Howard
Abt. 1890: Howard House (Stained glass name above the front door still in 2019)
1892: New Howard Hotel
1901: Howard Hotel owner George C. Hance
1908: Howard Hotel owner Mrs. Jane Martin (E.P. Martin, Office Manager)
1918: Howard Hotel owner First National Bank of Petoskey (President Mr. Chalmers Curtis)
1919: New operators Horace B. Rose and Harry F. Bart changed name to Hotel Roselawn/Roselawn
?: Albert Fochtman
1925: Roselawn owner Fochtman sold to Benjamin Brubaker of Harbor Springs
1920s or 1930s: Roselawn owner Mr. Joseph B. Graham
1935 Roselawn owner Mr. Arthur W. Twarz changed name to Bay View Inn
1952: Bay View Inn owners Dr. and Mrs. Roy E. Heath
1961: Bay View Inn owner Stafford Smith married Janice Johnson (continues to the present 2023 with partners)
2023: All of Stafford's Hospitality sold by equity partners, Dudley Marvin, Brian Ewbank, Butch (Christian) Paulsen, David Marvin, and Reginald Smith... to Jon and Lauren Cotton of Grosse Point, Michigan.
1886 – 1887: Woodland Avenue House owner Mr. J.W. Howard
Abt. 1890: Howard House (Stained glass name above the front door still in 2019)
1892: New Howard Hotel
1901: Howard Hotel owner George C. Hance
1908: Howard Hotel owner Mrs. Jane Martin (E.P. Martin, Office Manager)
1918: Howard Hotel owner First National Bank of Petoskey (President Mr. Chalmers Curtis)
1919: New operators Horace B. Rose and Harry F. Bart changed name to Hotel Roselawn/Roselawn
?: Albert Fochtman
1925: Roselawn owner Fochtman sold to Benjamin Brubaker of Harbor Springs
1920s or 1930s: Roselawn owner Mr. Joseph B. Graham
1935 Roselawn owner Mr. Arthur W. Twarz changed name to Bay View Inn
1952: Bay View Inn owners Dr. and Mrs. Roy E. Heath
1961: Bay View Inn owner Stafford Smith married Janice Johnson (continues to the present 2023 with partners)
2023: All of Stafford's Hospitality sold by equity partners, Dudley Marvin, Brian Ewbank, Butch (Christian) Paulsen, David Marvin, and Reginald Smith... to Jon and Lauren Cotton of Grosse Point, Michigan.
Photo Above: The original building was a small "rooming house, the Woodland Avenue House, with a three-story front and a green mansard roof. The turret as in the photo below was added later. After three summers it was named the Howard House. The name in stained glass above the front door remains even today.
Advertisement Below: The building was enlarged in 1895 with a second turret added.
Photo Below: The view from Howard House veranda includes the railroad tracks with the train, very near the hotel.
Transom Stained Glass Window HOWARD from days of the Howard Hotel Entry
Bay View Inn in 1970
Bay View Inn in 1970
Hotel Roselawn
Poem Below: Ivan Swift (1873-1945) was a notable poet and painter of the area.
Jane Cardinal (Local Historian) has gathered information
about Ivan Swift which may be accessed by clicking here.
Ivan Swift was known to have written books... his book The Blue Crane and Shore Songs
are in the public domain and may be accessed on-line by clicking on this title.
Jane Cardinal (Local Historian) has gathered information
about Ivan Swift which may be accessed by clicking here.
Ivan Swift was known to have written books... his book The Blue Crane and Shore Songs
are in the public domain and may be accessed on-line by clicking on this title.
Hotel Roselawn
Bay View, Mich. (Probably one of the best things I’ve done ~ hand written by Ivan Swift) To Roselawn as Is The Rose fades And Lawns die. The waters fall And gulls fly. Guests depart And leave you weeping. Winters come And find you sleeping. The car gives place To wagons lumbering; The wagons thin To engines rumbling. Paint corrodes And oak and glass, And all things new Must age and pass. Yea, ‘all things new” - But there is that - That was not new On Aranat! - That was not new And is not old, And lives the length Of Time and Gold. Ivan Swift To Ben and Jen Aug 29/25 |
Find additional information about the Bay View Inn on this same web site on the Bay View web page by clicking HERE.
In 1961 the Bay View Inn became known as Stafford's Bay View Inn. Stafford and Jan Smith added to the Stafford's properties of Bay View Inn by 1993 as shown below: Perry Hotel in Petoskey, Weathervane Restaurant in Charlevoix, One Water Street in Boyne City, and Pier Restaurant in Harbor Springs. In 2021, Stafford's no longer own One Water Street, but has added Stafford's Crooked River Lodge & Suites in Alanson, Michigan.
Petoskey News Review 30 March 2023 front page headline read: "Stafford's named one of the best small businesses".
9 November 2023 new owners John and Lauren Cotton announced Hotel Investment Services (HIS) of Troy, Michigan will mange the entire portfolio of Stafford's Hospitality.
Below is the Bay View Inn photo furnished on-line by HIS
9 November 2023 new owners John and Lauren Cotton announced Hotel Investment Services (HIS) of Troy, Michigan will mange the entire portfolio of Stafford's Hospitality.
Below is the Bay View Inn photo furnished on-line by HIS
The portfolio of Stafford’s Hospitality properties include: The Bay View Inn in Bay View, The Perry Hotel in Petoskey, The Crooked River Lodge in Alanson, The Pier Restaurant in Harbor Springs, The Weathervane in Charlevoix, The Noggin Room Pub in Petoskey.
The 15 March 2024 Petoskey News Review reported that the new Stafford's Properties owners, Jon and Lauren Cotton of Grosse Pointe, MIchigan, have purchased a famous Mackinac Island boutique hotel. The hotel had been built in 1820, and now, the Harbour View Inn, located at 6860 Main Street, near Sainte Anne's Catholic Church, on Mackinac Island.
~ New Braun ~
(Braun's National Hotel)
(Braun's National Hotel)
In 1882 the Braun Hotel and restaurant began in the 210 Howard Street, Petoskey, Michigan, location. The Braun went bankrupt in the mid 1930s. The Braun, owned by John George Braun, became a favorite eating place of Ernest Hemingway when he lived in the Petoskey area. The Petoskey Mattress Company also had this location. Reference has also been made that this location was home to the Petoskey Hotel. In 1975 it became Harold Grant's women's clothing store. By 1996 Gattle's Linen occupied the location.
~ Birch Grove House ~
Corner of Liberty and Mitchell streets of Petoskey, Michigan
Corner of Liberty and Mitchell streets of Petoskey, Michigan
M. O'Neal (this is the spelling on his obituary) was also the proprietor for the Park House
which has more information farther below on this same Hotel web page.
which has more information farther below on this same Hotel web page.
~ Central House ~
On 31 March 1881 it was announced that "The hotel known as the Exchange, on Mitchell Street, will hereafter be known as the Central House."
On 31 March 1881 it was announced that "The hotel known as the Exchange, on Mitchell Street, will hereafter be known as the Central House."
The 1885 Sanborn map shows the Central House located near the corner of Howard and Mitchell streets.
Photo Below: The Central House is the center building (facing Mitchell Street)...
Photo Below: People gathered for a Sunday School Picnic in an open railroad car in front of the Central House,
J. Davis Meat Market and Tom Quinlan's Grocery and Provisions store.
J. Davis Meat Market and Tom Quinlan's Grocery and Provisions store.
~ Chippewa Hotel ~
(Hotel Banghart ~ Saville Sanitarium)
(Hotel Banghart ~ Saville Sanitarium)
The Chippewa Hotel was built in 1885 and,
was FIRST called The Banghart Hotel because it was built for P.D. Banghart.
Charles William Caskey is credited with building the Banghart.
Corner of Petoskey and Bay streets, Petoskey, Michigan
(Known as The Saville Sanitarium before The Chippewa Hotel)
In 2020 Petoskey's Saville Parking lot location is next to the original location of Hotel Banghart.
was FIRST called The Banghart Hotel because it was built for P.D. Banghart.
Charles William Caskey is credited with building the Banghart.
Corner of Petoskey and Bay streets, Petoskey, Michigan
(Known as The Saville Sanitarium before The Chippewa Hotel)
In 2020 Petoskey's Saville Parking lot location is next to the original location of Hotel Banghart.
Clipping/Photo Below explained: "Near the skyline you can see the Banghart Tower,
built by the Banghart Hotel (now Chippewa) so people could see the view."
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goodrich had owned the Goodrich Coffee Shop in the Bockes Block on the corner of Lake Street and Park Avenue when the building burned in April 1938. They quickly purchased the Chippewa Hotel where they proceeded to open a NEW Goodrich Coffee Shop.
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Click PLAY on upper left corner of main photo to view the slideshow below created from
Archived Photos from the Greenwood Collection from Petoskey Newspapers...
taken in December 1972 of the Razing of the Chippewa Hotel.
Archived Photos from the Greenwood Collection from Petoskey Newspapers...
taken in December 1972 of the Razing of the Chippewa Hotel.
In 2018 this location is home to Petoskey Plastics, Inc. with an address of:
Petoskey Plastics Inc., 1 Petoskey Street, Petoskey, Michigan 49770
Petoskey Plastics Inc., 1 Petoskey Street, Petoskey, Michigan 49770
~ City Hotel ~
Mitchell Street OR Lake Street?, Petoskey, Michigan
(Later enlarged and named the Clifton Hotel/House (Fetz Hotel?)... see below)
Mitchell Street OR Lake Street?, Petoskey, Michigan
(Later enlarged and named the Clifton Hotel/House (Fetz Hotel?)... see below)
The B. Fetz obituary below stated in 1882, he built the City Hotel, just across from the city hall on Lake street. Information farther below for the Clifton House told the Clifton House had been the City Hotel, and had been located on Mitchell Street???? Confusing.
The Fetz Hotel is located at 743 (across from the 2023 Emmet County Building) on the 1885 Sanborn Map.
The Fetz Hotel is located at 743 (across from the 2023 Emmet County Building) on the 1885 Sanborn Map.
~ Clifton House ~
[See City Hotel Above...]
418-420 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey, Michigan
(Location later of Woolworth's Dime Store,
followed by McCrory's, Bentley's Gym, and in 2021 the City Center gym)
For more information about this location, view Gidley Building Fire 1967 on the Businesses web page by
clicking HERE.
[See City Hotel Above...]
418-420 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey, Michigan
(Location later of Woolworth's Dime Store,
followed by McCrory's, Bentley's Gym, and in 2021 the City Center gym)
For more information about this location, view Gidley Building Fire 1967 on the Businesses web page by
clicking HERE.
By 1878 Mrs. Ethel Rowan Fasquelle's parents had purchased the small City Hotel which they renamed the Clifton House. It was later rebuilt and featured four stories and an ornamental mansard roof. The Rowan Family operated the City Hotel/Clifton House for 36 years. It becomes popular with summer tourists, especially with the hay fever colony from Indiana.
Allan McCune a successful Petoskey businessman and local historian donated several of his albums to Petoskey's Little Traverse Historical Museum which included this 1875 photo of the Cushman Hotel at left with the Cushman Park in front (Pennsylvania Park in 2019), the Clifton Hotel in center with Fochtman Department Store left of the Clifton Hotel.
This was the location of Mrs. Rowan's historical Mossback Ball which was the description for the pioneers who made their way into the countryside to set up a homestead.... thus also the name for the book Little Mossback Amelia. Amelia and Amelia's family arrived on one of the first trains in Petoskey in the 1870s, and walked 18 to 20 miles into the forest. Her family settled in Chandler Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan, where her father, a surveyor, previously had located property. More information about Amelia's family can be learned from the "Chandler Hill Michigan Memories" web site on its web page "Pioneers of Chandler Township."
The Clifton House, located at 418–420 Mitchell Street, was the third hotel (Rose Hotel, later The Hub, was the FIRST) built in Petoskey, followed by the Cushman Hotel). Mr. J.A.C. Rowan purchased the City Hotel and renamed it the Clifton House and operated it for 36 years. It was still standing when Mr. Rowan died in 1927. See Mr. Rowan's obituary on this website by clicking on "People".
The Clifton House/Hotel building had three fires, and in 1917 it was razed.
The 14 March 1925 newspaper reported: "Fire early Thursday evening caused considerable damage to the old Clifton Hotel building, now known as the Fochtman annex. The fire damage was confined mainly to the third and fouth floors of the building, but water caused considerable loss to the Fochtman meat market, bakery, the Greenwell barber shop and the Murphy cigar factory, in that building, and to the McCabe hardware in the building adjoining."
The 30 June 1938 Northern Michigan Review reported: "The G.A.R. held their initial meeting in the Clifton House preparatory to organizing a local post in 1883."
The Clifton House/Hotel building had three fires, and in 1917 it was razed.
The 14 March 1925 newspaper reported: "Fire early Thursday evening caused considerable damage to the old Clifton Hotel building, now known as the Fochtman annex. The fire damage was confined mainly to the third and fouth floors of the building, but water caused considerable loss to the Fochtman meat market, bakery, the Greenwell barber shop and the Murphy cigar factory, in that building, and to the McCabe hardware in the building adjoining."
The 30 June 1938 Northern Michigan Review reported: "The G.A.R. held their initial meeting in the Clifton House preparatory to organizing a local post in 1883."
1951 Letter Below: Ethel ROWAN Fasquelle was the daughter of the owner of The Clifton where the Mossback Balls were held.
Even years later, she fondly remembers the dances, and many other Petoskey Happenings as Petoskey prepared for its Centennial.
Even years later, she fondly remembers the dances, and many other Petoskey Happenings as Petoskey prepared for its Centennial.
~ Commercial House ~
Photo Below: Commercial Hotel or Mitchlin House; Mr. and Mrs. Mitchlin (Owners) first couple seated...
~ Cushman ~
Corner of Mitchell and Park Streets, Petoskey, Michigan
The hotel building stretched from Mitchell Street to Lake Street.
Corner of Mitchell and Park Streets, Petoskey, Michigan
The hotel building stretched from Mitchell Street to Lake Street.
“David J. Cushman began construction on his hotel in 1874 to accommodate the summer crowds coming in droves on the train. At the time, there was only one hotel - The Rose House Hotel, which stood across from the Cushman House on Lake Street. The Cushman House became a hotel of luxury that catered to the summer people. The two-story white porch, added on in 1901, was 254 feet long and 12 feet wide. Many events were held at the Cushman House, including the FIRST rotary Club meeting in 1921... the old Petoksey Post Office was put into the Cushman House annex in 1888.” Presently, 2022, Meyer Hardware occupies that old post office space. ~ "11 August 2005, Reflections" supplement to the Petoskey News Review
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Cushman House
About 1880
About 1880
Cushman House on Right
1884
1884
Line Drawings Above and Below: Both images are from the Greenwood Photo Archive Collection with one dated 1884 and the bottom image dated "about 1890". The bottom image/text is very informative with the names of several of the included buildings.
The 30 June 1938 Northern Michigan Review reported: The original Cushman was built by George Cushman. The woods approached from the west to the front yard of the hotel. Mr. Cushman started the FIRST dairy in a barn in back of the hotel to supply milk to the hotel guests. No farmers had an extra supply of milk so Mr. Cushman bought cows and began the distribution as the FIRST milk dealer. The horse-drawn rig was also used to transport guests to and from the railway station.
Article Below Right: McCarty's Hall was located where City Park Grill is located in 2018.
McCarty's is where the Charter for the City of Petoskey was formulated and written.
McCarty's is where the Charter for the City of Petoskey was formulated and written.
In 2024 the City Park Grill is located to the east (left) of the Cushman Hotel in the photo below.
Photo Below: The Park Garden Cafe then (the City Park Grill in 2021) is featured through
the WELCOME arch located next to the Cushman Hotel...
the WELCOME arch located next to the Cushman Hotel...
Photo Below: Walking through Railroad Park (Pennsylvania Park in 2024) beside the Cushman Hotel,
heading toward the Suburban Station, which a portion also can be viewed in the photos above and below.
heading toward the Suburban Station, which a portion also can be viewed in the photos above and below.
Article Below: It is not clear that this article is referencing the arch in the photo above located on Lake Street near the Cushman Hotel. Later photos of the arch do show that a boat of the C.C. Hamill Boat Line which ran on the Inland Waterway hung in a large portrait just below the open arch.
Photo Below: Click HERE to contact this web master to inform the meaning of U.G.T. Grand Council.
Various other signs hung in this space over time.
Various other signs hung in this space over time.
Article Below: Evidently in 1906 was the FIRST lighting of the "splendid arch" as shown in the photo above. It was being encouraged to erect three more of these works of beauty; one more on Lake Street and two arches on Mitchell Street.
Undated Clipping Below:
Sometime after 1905 because the cannon shows in the park in the lower left corner of the photo,
and the cannon was displayed there in 1905.
The tower beside the Cushman Hotel was labeled in the 1901 Sanborn Map below as
"Electric Fire Bell" ~ IR tower standing 65 feet high.
"Electric Fire Bell" ~ IR tower standing 65 feet high.
In 1907 Mr. Wm. L. McManus, Jr., purchased the Cushman Hotel at Petoskey,
which was one of the largest hotels in Michigan at the time.
One of his two sons, W. Lorenzo McManus was the manager of the Cushman Hotel.
which was one of the largest hotels in Michigan at the time.
One of his two sons, W. Lorenzo McManus was the manager of the Cushman Hotel.
Photo Below: W.L. McManus Jr. on the front porch of the Cushman Hotel (Owned by the McManus Family)
Article Below: In 1920, W.L. McManus, Jr., owner and manager of the Cushman House needed 53 tables right away. Unable to secure the tables from a furniture maker, he obtained permission from the superintendent of the Petoskey schools to use the manual training rooms and equipment at the high school. Mr. McManus proceeded to build 45 dining tables for the Cushman House dining room; some table from elm and some of basswood.
1934
Cushman House Razed
Cushman House Razed
Photo Below: The Cushman Annex
Photo Below: The Cushman Annex, Post Office on ground level, was located in 1906
where Meyer Hardward is located on Mitchell Street, Petoskey, in 2021.
where Meyer Hardward is located on Mitchell Street, Petoskey, in 2021.
Two Photos Below: Labeled as "Cushman House"... photos were taken after the fire mentioned in the article above
27 January 1928
Headline, Picture, and Article Above: The Cushman Annex burned on 27 January 1928.
The article above is a portion of the entire article... the newspaper that was scanned was damaged.
The article above is a portion of the entire article... the newspaper that was scanned was damaged.
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~ Deutsches Gast House ~
"Farmers Home"
(Previously Lake Street House)
West? Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
(Later National Hotel Below)
"Farmers Home"
(Previously Lake Street House)
West? Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
(Later National Hotel Below)
On 25 November 1880 The Petoskey Record article below, reported: The FIRE FIEND destroyed three stores, one hotel and one dwelling house. "...the furniture of the Farmer's House and Wm. Cushman's house were removed as soon as possible, and were taken across the street and stored in every conceivable place, while piles of goods filled the streets... The Farmer's Home, which was owned and occupied by Conrad Zoll, had been bargained away to parties in Charlotte, this State, for $1,000, this included considerable furniture. Nearly all the furniture was saved. There wa only $700 insurance on the building, and his loss quite heavy. His goods were removed to the second story of John G. Braun's saloon, on Lake Street."
~ Emmet House ~
Corner of Main and Gardner Streets, Harbor Springs, Michigan
Did an Emmet House also exist in Petoskey?
Corner of Main and Gardner Streets, Harbor Springs, Michigan
Did an Emmet House also exist in Petoskey?
~ Eureka Hotel ~
201 Howard Street, Petoskey, Michigan (Corner of Howard and Bay streets)
201 Howard Street, Petoskey, Michigan (Corner of Howard and Bay streets)
Article Below: Mrs. Frank Cook was the proprietor of the Eureka Hotel.
Frank Cook was a former well-known restauranteur and hotel man.
Frank Cook was a former well-known restauranteur and hotel man.
Mr. Frank S. Cook passed away in Traverse City on 9 June 1916.
~ Exchange Hotel ~
(Formerly known as Union House)
303 Petoskey Street, Petoskey, Michigan AND 308 East Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
[1890 Sanborn Map shows Exchange Hotel on the corner of Petoskey and Lake streets.]
(Formerly known as Union House)
303 Petoskey Street, Petoskey, Michigan AND 308 East Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
[1890 Sanborn Map shows Exchange Hotel on the corner of Petoskey and Lake streets.]
1880 Clipping Above: Mitchell Street... Really?
Yes, the Exchange Hotel on Mitchell Street, when sold, became the Central House in 1881
Yes, the Exchange Hotel on Mitchell Street, when sold, became the Central House in 1881
Photo Below: Demolition of the Exchange Hotel on the corner of Lake and Petoskey streets as noted in the 1920 news article above... This street in the photo is Petoskey Street because of the Lake Street "Normal Business College" sign on the building in the background.
~ The Elkhart Hotel ~
208 Mitchell Street, Petoskey, Michigan
See information listed under Babcock Hotel ABOVE...
208 Mitchell Street, Petoskey, Michigan
See information listed under Babcock Hotel ABOVE...
~ Hotel Franklin ~
316–318 Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
316–318 Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
~ Haertal Inn (Renamed Grand Hotel) ~
79 West Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
(Sold to Dr.s Reycraft for a hospital in 1921)
79 West Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
(Sold to Dr.s Reycraft for a hospital in 1921)
Photo Below:
The Petoskey Hospital (Petoskey's fifth hospital location) which had previously been the Grand Hotel on Lake Street...
The Petoskey Hospital (Petoskey's fifth hospital location) which had previously been the Grand Hotel on Lake Street...
~ Hilton Hotel ~
Bay View
Bay View
The original owners of the Hilton Hotel were Ira and Josephine Miller Miller Hilton. Their daughter Mona along Mona's husband Fredrick Sanquist continued with the Hilton Hotel. Later the Hilton Hotel was gifted to the Bay View Music Conservatory for use as its dormitory and social center... now known as Ruth Crist Hall.
~ Imperial Hotel ~
Corner of Bay Street and Division Street, Petoskey, Michigan
The Imperial Hotel was completed in 1895 when it surrounded the Caskey home residence.
The hotel burned in 1908.
Corner of Bay Street and Division Street, Petoskey, Michigan
The Imperial Hotel was completed in 1895 when it surrounded the Caskey home residence.
The hotel burned in 1908.
C.W. Caskey, a successful Petoskey businessman built his home (photos above, and above right) on Bay Street, near the corner of Division Street. Eventually, the Imperial Hotel was built surrounding the residence as seen in the photos below.
Photos Below: The Interior of the Imperial Hotel
1890 Photo Below: Large building is the Imperial Hotel taken from the top of Rose Street
An advertising item in The Standard Guide, Mackinac Island and Northern Lake Resorts described the Imperial Hotel:
"The Imperial is peculiar in its construction, being built around a handsome residence, but so arranged that all the rooms of the residence are brought into practical use, making the interior at once cozy, attractive and home-like to a degree seldom experienced in hotel construction. The home atmosphere of the original building remains, and gives the dominating character of the entire building. In the handsome double parlors of the former residence, with the open grate fire to cheer one on frosty September mornings, is felt the genuine 'at home' feeling.
It was a happy thought, that of rounding the north end of the east wing, and a happier one that led to the location of a pleasant sitting room here on the second floor, which has been claimed by both ladies and invalids. It is a particularly cheerful spot, getting the early morning and late evening sun, abundance of lake breeze,and beautiful views of lake and land."
The original residence had been that of Charles William Caskey, the builder of the surrounding Imperial Hotel. Caskey had built his Bay Street, Petoskey, Michigan, home in one week; as he was noted for his quick, but quality, construction skills.
"The Imperial is peculiar in its construction, being built around a handsome residence, but so arranged that all the rooms of the residence are brought into practical use, making the interior at once cozy, attractive and home-like to a degree seldom experienced in hotel construction. The home atmosphere of the original building remains, and gives the dominating character of the entire building. In the handsome double parlors of the former residence, with the open grate fire to cheer one on frosty September mornings, is felt the genuine 'at home' feeling.
It was a happy thought, that of rounding the north end of the east wing, and a happier one that led to the location of a pleasant sitting room here on the second floor, which has been claimed by both ladies and invalids. It is a particularly cheerful spot, getting the early morning and late evening sun, abundance of lake breeze,and beautiful views of lake and land."
The original residence had been that of Charles William Caskey, the builder of the surrounding Imperial Hotel. Caskey had built his Bay Street, Petoskey, Michigan, home in one week; as he was noted for his quick, but quality, construction skills.
Writing on the back of Imperial Hotel Personal Postcard postmarked 18 June 1908 ~ just two days after the Imperial Hotel had burned:
Clara (Wingate) of Petoskey wrote to her sister Mrs. Bert (Emma Wingate) Caskey, Station B, Seattle, Washington. "The old hotel is no more. I sent you the paper. It burned Tuesday night about eleven. It was the [hard to read] grisliest sight. Not a thing else caught as there was no wind, even saved the cottage that they used for the help. The owner came and is going to clean it up at once. Hot out today. Clara"
Clara (Wingate) of Petoskey wrote to her sister Mrs. Bert (Emma Wingate) Caskey, Station B, Seattle, Washington. "The old hotel is no more. I sent you the paper. It burned Tuesday night about eleven. It was the [hard to read] grisliest sight. Not a thing else caught as there was no wind, even saved the cottage that they used for the help. The owner came and is going to clean it up at once. Hot out today. Clara"
Charles William Caskey (Bert Caskey's father) had an extensive building construction resume in the local Emmet County, Michigan, area before moving to Seattle in 1905. There, Caskey built Seattle timber baron Michael Earles' Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains, Olympic National Park. That was Charles Caskey's final major construction project. The Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort burned 15 May 1912 as the result of an electrical fire... this fire encountering HIGH winds.
Locally, in, and surrounding, Emmet County, Caskey built the Imperial Hotel, the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, several Bay View cottages, and the Emmet County Courthouse when it was located in "Little Traverse" later known as Harbor Springs. Caskey built the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in 1887. In 1886, three midwestern railroads that served northern MIchhigan, including the Grand Rapids & Indiana, Railroad, had joined together to build the ultimate resort hotel on Mackinac Island; the Grand Hotel. Caskey also built some of the first summer cottages in both Wequetonsing, and Bay View. His speed and style explain why even in 2019 many of the Bay View summer cottages do not have interior wall boards, but rather with no need for winter insulation, studding is left revealed. Some of Bay View's first cottages ranged in construction costs of $100.00 to $300.00, with Caskey's Bay View cottage–building, beginning in 1883, being a bit more expensive. In 1902 Caskey built the Banghart Hotel in Petoskey, later called the Chippewa Hotel (Shown on this same web page).
Reasons for Charles William Caskey's multiple building successes were many. Caskey was known for his design and carpentry skills, the speed with which he built (due to large work crews and owning his own sawmills and lumber yards for control of supplies) and the quality of his structures.
Caskey built his own first home in 1882, in Harbor Springs, Michigan, having moved his family from his birthplace of Allegan, Michigan. The Caskey Family residences included Harbor Springs; Lake Street, Petoskey; Mackinac Island; and previous to moving to Washington in 1905, Charles moved his family in 1903 to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. In Sault Ste. Marie, his sons Albert and George owned C.W. Caskey & Sons, touting "general contractor and sash and doors" on Perry Avenue.
Charles William Caskey died on Evanston Avenue, Seattle, Washington, on 26 March 1933 at 82 years old. His four children were named in The Seattle Daily Times obituary: Albert "Bert" (Emma Wingate*) Caskey of Richmond Beach and Edward D. Caskey of Richmond Highlands, Mrs. Jeanne Agnes "Jennie" (Leon) Chichester of Petoskey, Michigan, and Mrs. Eva Lenora Treen (Lewis A.), Seattle, Washington. Caskey's wife Edith was not mentioned in the obituary, so perhaps had already passed. Charles Caskey and Edith Eleanor Hunt married July 1872 in Allegan County, Michigan, and had had three of their children before moving to Northern Michigan. Another source mentioned two more children: George J. Caskey (see his obituary below) and Eva Lenoa (Caskey) Treen.
Locally, in, and surrounding, Emmet County, Caskey built the Imperial Hotel, the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, several Bay View cottages, and the Emmet County Courthouse when it was located in "Little Traverse" later known as Harbor Springs. Caskey built the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in 1887. In 1886, three midwestern railroads that served northern MIchhigan, including the Grand Rapids & Indiana, Railroad, had joined together to build the ultimate resort hotel on Mackinac Island; the Grand Hotel. Caskey also built some of the first summer cottages in both Wequetonsing, and Bay View. His speed and style explain why even in 2019 many of the Bay View summer cottages do not have interior wall boards, but rather with no need for winter insulation, studding is left revealed. Some of Bay View's first cottages ranged in construction costs of $100.00 to $300.00, with Caskey's Bay View cottage–building, beginning in 1883, being a bit more expensive. In 1902 Caskey built the Banghart Hotel in Petoskey, later called the Chippewa Hotel (Shown on this same web page).
Reasons for Charles William Caskey's multiple building successes were many. Caskey was known for his design and carpentry skills, the speed with which he built (due to large work crews and owning his own sawmills and lumber yards for control of supplies) and the quality of his structures.
Caskey built his own first home in 1882, in Harbor Springs, Michigan, having moved his family from his birthplace of Allegan, Michigan. The Caskey Family residences included Harbor Springs; Lake Street, Petoskey; Mackinac Island; and previous to moving to Washington in 1905, Charles moved his family in 1903 to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. In Sault Ste. Marie, his sons Albert and George owned C.W. Caskey & Sons, touting "general contractor and sash and doors" on Perry Avenue.
Charles William Caskey died on Evanston Avenue, Seattle, Washington, on 26 March 1933 at 82 years old. His four children were named in The Seattle Daily Times obituary: Albert "Bert" (Emma Wingate*) Caskey of Richmond Beach and Edward D. Caskey of Richmond Highlands, Mrs. Jeanne Agnes "Jennie" (Leon) Chichester of Petoskey, Michigan, and Mrs. Eva Lenora Treen (Lewis A.), Seattle, Washington. Caskey's wife Edith was not mentioned in the obituary, so perhaps had already passed. Charles Caskey and Edith Eleanor Hunt married July 1872 in Allegan County, Michigan, and had had three of their children before moving to Northern Michigan. Another source mentioned two more children: George J. Caskey (see his obituary below) and Eva Lenoa (Caskey) Treen.
*Emma (Wingate) Caskey's sister was Clara Wingate who was a nurse to the Drs. George and John Reycraft in Petoskey, Michigan. Photos and text related to Clara Wingate may be found on the following web page about Petoskey's "Medical" and a photo of her in her decorated car (Pre-1916) on the "Vehicles & Bicycles" web page on this same site. Clara was a pioneer in the medical field in Petoskey.
UPDATE: the 11 September 2019 Petoskey News Review reported that "Grand Hotel Owners Announce Sale." The Musser Family had owned the Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel (397 rooms) which Charles William Caskey had originally built in 1887. The Musser Family owned the Grand Hotel since the 1930s, and made a deal to sell the hotel to a private equity firm... KSL Capital Partners.
Photo/Information Below: On my web page "Charlevoix Emmet History MAIN PAGE" web site,
the following tells about the use of the location of the Imperial Hotel
AFTER the Imperial Hotel burned in 1908.
the following tells about the use of the location of the Imperial Hotel
AFTER the Imperial Hotel burned in 1908.
While the Imperial Hotel property was a city park, it was often used as a space for Petoskey High School graduations in years when the weather was good. If rain hit, the graduation ceremonies were moved to the Petoskey High School's auditorium.
Photo Below: Charles Caskey who built the Imperial Hotel in Petoskey, Michigan, had built the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in the late 1880s. Unlike Mr. Caskey's Imperial Hotel which succumbed to fire,
the Grand Hotel still exists as viewed below in 2017.
the Grand Hotel still exists as viewed below in 2017.
~ The Jewel Hotel ~
(Midway between Petoskey and Bay View)
Beaubein Avenue, Bay View, Michigan
(Midway between Petoskey and Bay View)
Beaubein Avenue, Bay View, Michigan
Two Photos Below:
Road from Bay View toward Petoskey with the Jewel Hotel on Beaubein Avenue on the left.
The Stave Mill and Lime Kiln Building were located on the right.
Road from Bay View toward Petoskey with the Jewel Hotel on Beaubein Avenue on the left.
The Stave Mill and Lime Kiln Building were located on the right.
Photo Below:
The Jewel Hotel in left lower corner, in the process of being built, looking north from Beaubein Avenue... burned in 1907...
The Jewel Hotel in left lower corner, in the process of being built, looking north from Beaubein Avenue... burned in 1907...
An 1882 advertisement stated: "The Jewel SANITARIUM, owned and managed by the Jewel Sanitarium Co., Limited, Dr. James Cannon, President, and Dr. C.H. Lamoreaux, General Manager, occupies the splendid new building midway between Petoskey and Vay View, formerly known as the Jewel Hotel. The location is ideal, easy of access and commands a magnificent view of Little Traverse Bay. The building, nicely lighted, heated and ventilated, has accommodations for nearly a hundred patients."
~ Kenilworth Hotel ~
Bay View, Michigan
(North side of the highway. Block 9, Lots 1 & 2)
Bay View, Michigan
(North side of the highway. Block 9, Lots 1 & 2)
~ The King ~
114 Mitchell Street OR 314 West Mitchell Street, Petoskey, Michigan
114 Mitchell Street OR 314 West Mitchell Street, Petoskey, Michigan
~ Labadie Exchange Hotel ~
Petoskey, Michigan
(See above under Exhange Hotel)
Petoskey, Michigan
(See above under Exhange Hotel)
~ Lake View House ~
(Opposite the Occidental)
(Opposite the Occidental)
~ Moyer Hotel ~
1899 The Moyer Boarding House
1903 Moyer Cottage
410 Emmet Street, Petoskey, Michigan
(First Built about 1900, or before)
1899 The Moyer Boarding House
1903 Moyer Cottage
410 Emmet Street, Petoskey, Michigan
(First Built about 1900, or before)
This hotel location was first Hotel Del-Rey when it became the fourth Petoskey Hospital from 1911 to 1921.
Then, the building became the Moyer Hotel.
In recent years to 2021, the building has still stood, but in dire disrepair.
Then, the building became the Moyer Hotel.
In recent years to 2021, the building has still stood, but in dire disrepair.
Because the Moyer Hotel became the fourth Petoskey Hospital, more information about this hotel
may be accessed on the Walloon Lake Wanderings web site "Medical" web page, by clicking HERE.
may be accessed on the Walloon Lake Wanderings web site "Medical" web page, by clicking HERE.
Alfred A. "Fred" McManus' 1962 obituary stated Fred was the last surviving son of the late W.L. McManus who operated the McManus Sawmill and McManus Planing Mill, a pioneer Lumber company in Petoskey. The city of Petoskey purchased McManus Bear River holdings and the firm's hydro-electric power plant in the 1930s. Fred and his wife Beulah (Jones) McManus operated the Moyer Hotel from the 1930s until they sold it in the mid 1950s. They purchased it from the late D.H. Reycraft and the building was erected about 1900 as a Petoskey Hospital [This is not true].
The address now is noted as 424 Emmet Street on the Emmet County Property Search web page.
The old Moyer Hotel... no longer a hotel, although still standing is in GREAT need of repair.
The old Moyer Hotel... no longer a hotel, although still standing is in GREAT need of repair.
Three Photos Below: Almost a year later than above photo, and not much improvement made other than removal of the scaffolding; still boarded up building openings, missing upper siding/roofing... What a site for the neighbors to have viewed for years.
On 15 March 2017 the property was sold by Elias Amash for $67,000.00 to Jonathan Scheel's "Hotel Del Rey LLC". This unfinished state of the building was while Scheel was running for Michigan congressman... NOT a great example of caring for the neighborhood or those he hoped to represent, while he owned the property. Scheel sold the property 1 July 2022 to John P. Silva of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, for $125,000.00. How long will the city continue to allow such blight to exist?
On 15 March 2017 the property was sold by Elias Amash for $67,000.00 to Jonathan Scheel's "Hotel Del Rey LLC". This unfinished state of the building was while Scheel was running for Michigan congressman... NOT a great example of caring for the neighborhood or those he hoped to represent, while he owned the property. Scheel sold the property 1 July 2022 to John P. Silva of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, for $125,000.00. How long will the city continue to allow such blight to exist?
Below Minutes:
The beginning of private developers asking for the public to fund their private investments...
November 2022
The beginning of private developers asking for the public to fund their private investments...
November 2022
- Below: The City of Petoskey City Council meeting for 23 January 2023 presented the following Project Summary/Property History regarding setting a hearing regarding the "Potential Establishment of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA) District for 424 Emmet Street."
~ National Hotel ~
316–318 East Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
Constructed by Francis X. Schluttenhofer in 1881...
First named Lake Street House, Later the Farmer's Home > National >Franklin
(See additional information above under Deutsches Gast House "Farmers Home")
316–318 East Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
Constructed by Francis X. Schluttenhofer in 1881...
First named Lake Street House, Later the Farmer's Home > National >Franklin
(See additional information above under Deutsches Gast House "Farmers Home")
Read about the 1880 fire in this building site under The Farmer's House/Home on this same web page, farther above.
Photo Below: Hardware Store, Watson Bros. Tin Shop, G. Bump Hardware, National Hotel, and the Exchange
1884
1884
Petoskey received an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA) application from Tom Johnson on behalf of Howard Properties Partners, LLC [Bob Berg owner] which plans to renovate the entire building to make it a sound historic structure for many decades to come. Upon completion the total building size will be 11,080 s.f., spread out over three floors. The building is one of the few left made of wood and balloon style construction, which is not totally supportive. A steel support system will be installed to improve the building's strength and structural integrity. The total renovation cost is estimated at $1,861,301. Renovation is expected to be completed by 7 November 2022. This is Parcel # 52-19-06-226-024, commonly known as 316 and 318 East Lake Street.
The 2 March 2023 Petoskey News Review reported: Howard Properties Partners co-owner Katherine Berg had received a $1.45 million grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation through the Michigan Community Revitalization Program. "The East Lake Street property will be three stories with retail space on the first floor and residential units on the second and third floors. The apartments will be a mix of one bedroom, one bath and two bedroom, two bath units. Berg said the leases will likely be 12 months and that they will make sure the units are rented to Petoskey's workforce... going toward traveling nurses or employees of local businesses." The Petoskey Downtown Management Board already had given the company a $10,000 grant for the building's facade to match the rest of the district's historic appeal. Discussion is ongoing for store owners; 316 being Lake Life and 318 temporarily being Lavender Hill Farm. Other Michigan businesses are being considered.
~ New Central ~
316–318 East Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
316–318 East Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
~ New Petoskey Hotel ~
Southern End of the Midway at the edge of Downtown near the Bay, Petoskey, Michigan
Southern End of the Midway at the edge of Downtown near the Bay, Petoskey, Michigan
Midway shops lined the east and west sides of the former Dock Street.
The Midway burned in 1905.
The Midway burned in 1905.
~ Hotel Northern ~
(See Also; the Banghart, the Chippewa Hotel, and the Saville Sanitarium)
Corner of Petoskey and Bay Streets, Petoskey, Michigan
(See Also; the Banghart, the Chippewa Hotel, and the Saville Sanitarium)
Corner of Petoskey and Bay Streets, Petoskey, Michigan
~ Occidental Hotel ~
(Previously the Rose House)
(Previously the Rose House)
H.O. Rose built his lime works below his house on Arlington,
and below Arlington Park in 1874 (later Pioneer Park, and Sunset Park in 2019).
His limestone was used to build the FIRST hotel, the Rose House, later the Occidental,
which was ready for the first train arrivals in 1874.
The Rose House was first "kept" by Dr. Little; named after his friend H.O. Rose.
He also built the Arlington Hotel below his home, so others could enjoy the same magnificent sunsets.
(adapted from page 32 The People of Emmet County ~ Little Traverse Historical Society)
and below Arlington Park in 1874 (later Pioneer Park, and Sunset Park in 2019).
His limestone was used to build the FIRST hotel, the Rose House, later the Occidental,
which was ready for the first train arrivals in 1874.
The Rose House was first "kept" by Dr. Little; named after his friend H.O. Rose.
He also built the Arlington Hotel below his home, so others could enjoy the same magnificent sunsets.
(adapted from page 32 The People of Emmet County ~ Little Traverse Historical Society)
Photo Below: The Occidental Hotel on Lake Street near the railroad tracks in 1875...
Perry F. Powers explained in his 1912 A History of Northern Michigan and Its People on page 305: "By January 1, 1874, a frame shack had been erected by Doctor (Little) which he called the Rose House. This was the first hotel of Petoskey's numerous progeny and from it developed the Occidental. Dr. Little, its builder, was not permitted to see the transformation of the region, however, because he died at Grand Rapids, November 19, 1875. In the previous year he had issued the first newspaper of the county, the Petoskey City Weekly Times." The 30 June 1938 Northern Michigan Review reported: "On the first day of January 1874, Dr. Little, and his brother Robert, raised the frame of the 'Rose House' which afterwards became the Occidental." |
Photo Below: The Cushman House prior to its large porch was far right. The next building was the Occidental Hotel. The OLD Arlington was the farthest in the rear toward the north, and to the left of the G.R.&I. Railroad Depot. Facilities located next to the depot were in prime locations for incoming boarders. The Cushman and the Occidental were on opposite sides of Lake Street.
The 1893 Occidental advertisement above right named Cass Van Leuvan as proprietor. Cass Van Leuvan died 10 September 1918 at his home in Muskegon, Michigan. His obituary stated "Mr. Van Leuven was the father of Mrs. G. von Platen [wife of lumber baron], of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Grace Tomlinson of Muskegon and Ima Van Leuven, of Boyne City. He came to Petoskey more than forty years ago and for some time conducted a dry goods store at the site of what is now the Petoskey Cigar store on Lake Street. Later he managed the Occidental Hotel which occupied the site of the present Elk's temple [site of the Emmet County Court House parking area in 2023].
Photo Below: Cass VanLeuven stores on the north side of Lake Street... west of Howard Street.
Photo Below: Cass VanLeuven stores on the north side of Lake Street... west of Howard Street.
After the turn of the century "The Occidental" was replaced with the
three-story red brick building shown in the photo below... The Hub,
which was purchased by the Elk's Club... thus the location next to the Elk's Parking Lot.
The Elk's Building was torn down and the location is now Emmet County Sheriff Station with parking.
three-story red brick building shown in the photo below... The Hub,
which was purchased by the Elk's Club... thus the location next to the Elk's Parking Lot.
The Elk's Building was torn down and the location is now Emmet County Sheriff Station with parking.
Article Below: In 1910 a row of magnificent trees along the south side of the Hub building (shown in above photo) growing in the middle of the sidewalk were cut. The stumps, however, were to be immediately removed from the pathway where they are dangerous. This is the area of the Emmet County building in 2022.
Two 1912 Articles Below: Mr. Hottensauer, owner of the Hub building claimed that the Quinlan company was authorized to rent the building for three months. That was when problems ensued. The Jury deliberated the amicable suit for two hours with the jury appearing to satisfy all concerned in the case.
The photo below was labeled as "the courthouse on its right edge, the Imperial Hotel just to the left of it and the summer passenger rail station to the bottom left (located where the parking lot now is across the street from the City Park)."
~ Oriental Hotel ~
(Previously named
"Lawton's Boarding House" (possibly at 106 Michigan Street
AND "The Lawton Hotel"
when built in 1888)
Later named Clark's Tavern overlooking the Pere Marquette Park on the waterfront;
see also VanAlstyne below
210 East Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
(Previously named
"Lawton's Boarding House" (possibly at 106 Michigan Street
AND "The Lawton Hotel"
when built in 1888)
Later named Clark's Tavern overlooking the Pere Marquette Park on the waterfront;
see also VanAlstyne below
210 East Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
1895 Clipping Below: Mrs. Lawton's boarding house had address of 106 Michigan Street, Petoskey, Michigan.
In 1885 Mr. and Mrs, W.F. Lawton for six years rented the hotel building which was to become the Oriental. The Oriental which stood across the street from the Pere Marquette Railroad steps, was owned at one time by William A. Lockwood. The Lawton Hotel became The Oriental Hotel in 1893 when it included a large lawn on the 204 East Lake Street lot. It had an enviable view of Little Traverse Bay, and could accommodate 60 guests.
The Oriental Hotel became Petoskey's FIRST Hospital.
Article Below: In 1899, William Lockwood donated The Oriental Hotel for Petoskey's FIRST Hospital.
Access more information about Petoskey's FIRST Hospital by clicking on the web site link below...
"MEDICAL"
The location of The Oriental was inadequate for a hospital, so in 1909,
General Isaac Toll donated property at the corner of Lindell and Elm (presently Lockwood) streets
for the Lockwood hospital.
"MEDICAL"
The location of The Oriental was inadequate for a hospital, so in 1909,
General Isaac Toll donated property at the corner of Lindell and Elm (presently Lockwood) streets
for the Lockwood hospital.
After the hospital was moved from the hotel property, the building became Clark's Tavern,
remaining on the 210 East Lake Street site until the late 1930s.
remaining on the 210 East Lake Street site until the late 1930s.
"Alexander Rinaldo Clark moved to Petoskey in the summer of 1876, driving through with a team of horses. He traded the horses for 20 acres of land on the west side of Petoskey, later selling 10 acres to the Emmet County Fairground Board. He operated a livery barn on Mitchell Street for a number of years. He drove traveling men to Cheboygan before a railroad was built to Cheboygan. He took two days to make the trip. His wife Jessie, had a hat shop on Mitchell Street, later operating the Occidental Hotel on Lake Street. Later Alexander Clerk and his son Harry Clark operated a summer hotel they called Clark's Tavern on Lake Street."
~ Information above found at the Little Traverse History Museum
~ Information above found at the Little Traverse History Museum
Article Below: Just three years after Alexander Clark died, his wife Jessie who had operated the Occidental Hotel, was killed in an automobile and train crash. The car Jessie was riding in collided with the Pennsylvania freight train at the Reed Avenue crossing in Bay View.
~ Ozark Hotel ~
The Ozark Hotel was built on the corner of Lake and Clinton streets by O.D. Tracy.
Mr. W.W. Rice had brought his family to Petoskey because he was building the tannery in Kegomic.
For more information on the tannery and Kegomic, click HERE.
Mr. Rice purchased the house known as the "Ozark"
For more information on the tannery and Kegomic, click HERE.
Mr. Rice purchased the house known as the "Ozark"
~ Pacific Hotel ~
On Howard Street, near Mitchell Street, Petoskey, Michigan
On Howard Street, near Mitchell Street, Petoskey, Michigan
Robert Orser was a pioneer settler of Petoskey and erected the first hotel,
the same having been known as the Pacific Hotel and having been demolished a number of years ago.
~ History of Michigan, Vol. 3 by Charles Moore.
the same having been known as the Pacific Hotel and having been demolished a number of years ago.
~ History of Michigan, Vol. 3 by Charles Moore.
The Pacific Hotel was built in the late 1870s by E.B. Husted, and owned by William J. Orser, and later by David Hastings... other names of proprietors are listed below. as well.
Click HERE to access additional information from the Greenwood Cemetery web site
about William Orser having served in the Civil War.
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~ Park House ~
(Becomes the Park Hotel)
Corner of Railroad Park and Bay Streets, Petoskey, Michigan
(Located across from Stafford's Perry location in 2023)
Ernest Hemingway's short story, "The Killers" had the Park House as the setting.
(Becomes the Park Hotel)
Corner of Railroad Park and Bay Streets, Petoskey, Michigan
(Located across from Stafford's Perry location in 2023)
Ernest Hemingway's short story, "The Killers" had the Park House as the setting.
Below: The 1907 Sanborn Map section shows a red line beside the Park Hotel
on the corner of Bay Street and Railroad Park very near the G.R.&I RR Suburban Depot.
It is one of the finest locations in town, contains thirty rooms,
newly furnished through out and well lighted by electricity.
on the corner of Bay Street and Railroad Park very near the G.R.&I RR Suburban Depot.
It is one of the finest locations in town, contains thirty rooms,
newly furnished through out and well lighted by electricity.
William O'Neal ~ Proprietor of the Park House
Obituaries Below and Right: Michael and Mary O'Neal were the proprietor for three years of the Park House and owned and for several summers conducted the Birch Grove Boarding house at the west end of Mitchell Street... the corner of Liberty Street and West Mitchell Street. This corner was a dead end of Mitchell Street until about 1939.
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~ Petrie Hotel ~
220 East Mitchell Street OR 40 West Mitchell Street
(Have seen both addresses listed???)
Built by A.M. Petrie in 1889 (another source stated built in 1883).
220 East Mitchell Street OR 40 West Mitchell Street
(Have seen both addresses listed???)
Built by A.M. Petrie in 1889 (another source stated built in 1883).
The Petrie House had 14 well furnished rooms and well ventilated sleeping rooms.
The dining room accommodated 90 guests. The specialty was pie.
The photo below right shows a "Chapmans" sign above the bottom door on the building
The dining room accommodated 90 guests. The specialty was pie.
The photo below right shows a "Chapmans" sign above the bottom door on the building
Photo Below: Edmond Dean's Firestone building is shown on the corner (building still standing in 2021)
with the Petrie Hotel building just to its right, previous to razing as noted in the articles below.
with the Petrie Hotel building just to its right, previous to razing as noted in the articles below.
The Petoskey Kindergarten to open in the Petrie House
After Frank Pearson and Nellie Mackie married on 18 February 1891, they spent their honeymoon in the Petrie Hotel. They then lived out at Chandler Hill in Charlevoix County, Michigan.
In 2019 this space at 220 East Mitchell Street is occupied by the Grain Train (Natural Foods Market).
The old Petrie house, built in 1883 stood in this location until April 1950.
The old Petrie house, built in 1883 stood in this location until April 1950.
~ Hotel Perry ~
Corner of Bay and Lewis Streets, Petoskey, Michigan
Still Exists
Corner of Bay and Lewis Streets, Petoskey, Michigan
Still Exists
A.W. Mohnke of Grand Rapids was a well known builder who built the New Perry hotel in 1899.
Article Below: In 1885, prior to Dr. Norman J. Perry's actual construction of the Hotel Perry in 1899, his life suddenly was fraught with turmoil. In his Mitchell Street office, Dr. Perry had extracted multiple teeth from 27 year old Mrs. David (Ida) Brown, after she had insisted he give her an anesthetic (ordinary dose of 15 grains of hydrate of chloral). After the 10 or 15 minute procedure, Mrs. Brown seemed no weaker than would naturally be expected, and conversed for 10 or 20 minutes with those present; expressing how glad she was to have the teeth removed. She then complained of being sick at her stomach, vomited a bit, sunk back in the chair, and died... even before Dr. Barber from next door arrived.
The September 1885 newspaper report above, cast doubt on any exoneration of Dr. N.J. Perry when The Petoskey Record noted "Those statements [of exoneration] are misleading." By 16 March 1886, The Northern Independent announced that N.J. Perry had located in Charlevoix, thus having left Petoskey. On 30 July 1887, N.J. Perry was noted as staying in the Clifton Hotel in Petoskey. In 1888, he was noted as a popular dentist and had built up a large practice in Charlevoix. On 8 August 1889 Dr. Perry of Charlevoix was staying at the Occidental Hotel in Petoskey. On 7 July 1891 The Daily Resorter posted: "Pontiac's popular dentist, Dr. N.J. Perry, a former resident of this city, passed through here Friday on his way to Charlevoix." The local newspapers from 1892 until early 1899 lacked any reference to Norman J. Perry specifically. So, time had passed since the dental chair death and by 22 February 1899 N.J. Perry was petitioning the Petoskey City Council "to pile building material on Lewis and Bay streets where he is going to build, providing that not more than one-half the street be blockaded at any one time and that all the necessary precautions be taken looking towards the safety of the public." The petition was granted. On 22 March 1899 it was announced that "Dr. N.J. Perry has let the contract for building his new brick hotel on corner of Bay and Lewis streets, to Grand Rapids parties." Perhaps, waiting the years after the 1885 dental incident provided time for a learning experience in construction, to build in brick, rather than wood which had provided fuel for so many of the other early Petoskey hotels to burn. By 12 April 1899 a clipping proclaimed, "The walls of the new brick hotel Perry, opposite the G.R.&I. depot are rising rapidly and Landlord Perry expects to be ready for business by the opening of the hay fever season." At this same time, N.J. Perry and several others protested to the city council against the location of a laundry in the old furniture factory on Lewis Street... referred to the committee on fire and water." At some point N.J. Perry had married, so the birth of a ten pound girl was announced in June of 1900 for Mr. and Mrs. N.J. Perry of Hotel Perry. The announcement quipped, "She has not registered as yet but we presume she will be a regular boarder for some years to come at this very popular hotel."
Hotel Perry was completed in 1899 as the first brick hotel in Petoskey...
same year that the Pennsylvania Railroad Station across the street burned.
same year that the Pennsylvania Railroad Station across the street burned.
1908 ~ Hotel Perry - ONLY Fire-Proof Hotel in the City
Norman J. Perry, Proprietor, noted in the 1908 advertisement below was Dr. Norman J. Perry (previously a dentist). He had built and operated the brick "fire-proof" Hotel Perry in 1899. In 1919 Drs. John and George Reycraft bought the hotel for use as a hospital. The brothers were convinced, however, to leave the facility as a hotel, so they established a hospital near the Bear River outlet instead (also see the Haertel Inn above on this web page). The doctors' nephew Donald "Herbert" Reycraft became the hotel manager and later the owner. Under Herbert's supervision in 1927 the wing was added, and over the years he was responsible for the extensive remodeling. Herbert and his wife Hazel sold the Perry Hotel in 1961, the year before Herbert died. The Hotel Perry was sold to John Davis. Mr. Davis changed the name to the Perry-Davis Hotel. During the 1970s Alan Gornick bought the hotel. In 1989 Stafford's Hospitality purchased the Perry and continue to operate it today. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and is a Michigan Historic Site.
Clipping Below: The Hotel Perry advertised in 1908 above that it was the "only fire-proof hotel in the city".
In 1914 it was announced in the clipping below that fire escapes were being installed at the Hotel Perry,
and on other buildings about the city.
In 1914 it was announced in the clipping below that fire escapes were being installed at the Hotel Perry,
and on other buildings about the city.
Photo Below of the Perry Lobby looked very similar to above photo, but was labeled:
"Grandfather (R.A. Campbell) when he ran Hotel Perry at Petoskey. Manager 1917 -18"
Manager Campbell of the Hotel Perry was noted in the 1 June 1916 Petoskey Evening News
as well as 1914 and 1915 papers below.
"Grandfather (R.A. Campbell) when he ran Hotel Perry at Petoskey. Manager 1917 -18"
Manager Campbell of the Hotel Perry was noted in the 1 June 1916 Petoskey Evening News
as well as 1914 and 1915 papers below.
1936
Following her address to hundreds of teachers, Miss Amelia Earhart, famous aviatrix, left for Frankfort.
Following her address to hundreds of teachers, Miss Amelia Earhart, famous aviatrix, left for Frankfort.
~ Three-Year Old Ran Car into Perry Hotel ~
1959
1959
1965
1978
1987
History of the Hotel Perry...
Article Below: Norman J. Perry was a dentist in Petoskey until a patient died unexpectedly in his office following a multiple tooth extraction. Perry left town for a few years, but later returned to build the hotel. Norman J. Perry built the Hotel Perry and operated it until he retired from the business about three years before passing in 1922. When the hotel was built in 1899 it was considered a first class hotel with accommodations for 150 guests." In 1926, after Norman Perry had passed, the hotel was increased in capacity to 300 rooms by the construction of the northwest wing and the entire house was renovated.
~ Donald Herbert and Hazel (Patrick) Reycraft were
owners and operators of the Hotel Perry for many years.~
D.H. Reycraft was responsible for the adding of the wing in 1927,
and extensive remodeling was carried out over many years up to the time of the sale in 1961.
The first section of the hotel was built about 1900 by Dr. Norman J. Perry,
and until 1961 was owned by the Perry or Reycraft families.
Prior to Stafford and Jan Smith purchasing the Perry -Davis Hotel, the hotel had an infamous bout with Mr. Curry.
Access Curry's hotel-resort failure connection by clicking HERE.
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Stafford and Jan Smith's "Stafford's Hospitality" purchased the Perry-Davis in 1989.
The Hotel Perry is on the National Register of Historic Sites
Of Petoskey's 21 hotels in 1900, Hotel Perry is the only one in existence in 2022.
Access Curry's hotel-resort failure connection by clicking HERE.
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Stafford and Jan Smith's "Stafford's Hospitality" purchased the Perry-Davis in 1989.
The Hotel Perry is on the National Register of Historic Sites
Of Petoskey's 21 hotels in 1900, Hotel Perry is the only one in existence in 2022.
Norman J. Perry (1899) > Drs. John and George Reycraft > John R. Davis > Alan Gornick > Arthur and Kristine Curry >
Stafford and Jan Smith
Stafford and Jan Smith
In 2007 Stafford's purchased the former Longton Hall Antiques building behind Stafford's Perry Hotel. Stafford's used the building as an art gallery until January of 2018 when they closed it. The building, in the late 1800s had been an ice house, with that too eventually coming to an end. The 1925 Petoskey Evening News articles below may very well have been associated with the ice house that had been in this building.
Photo Below:
More of Charles Dawley's remarkable videos and photography can be viewed on
Drone Photography from Charles Dawley "Up North Imaging".
Posted only by Permission from Drone Photographer Charles Dawley, Up North Imaging...
Stafford's Perry Hotel owns a great deal of this block surround by Bay, Lewis, Rose and Howard streets.
More of Charles Dawley's remarkable videos and photography can be viewed on
Drone Photography from Charles Dawley "Up North Imaging".
Posted only by Permission from Drone Photographer Charles Dawley, Up North Imaging...
Stafford's Perry Hotel owns a great deal of this block surround by Bay, Lewis, Rose and Howard streets.
9 November 2023: All of Stafford's Hospitality sold by equity partners, Dudley Marvin, Brian Ewbank, Butch (Christian) Paulsen, David Marvin, and Reginald Smith... to Jon and Lauren Cotton of Grosse Point, Michigan.
The portfolio of Stafford’s Hospitality properties include: The Bay View Inn in Bay View, The Perry Hotel in Petoskey, The Crooked River Lodge in Alanson, The Pier Restaurant in Harbor Springs, The Weathervane in Charlevoix, The Noggin Room Pub in Petoskey.
The portfolio of Stafford’s Hospitality properties include: The Bay View Inn in Bay View, The Perry Hotel in Petoskey, The Crooked River Lodge in Alanson, The Pier Restaurant in Harbor Springs, The Weathervane in Charlevoix, The Noggin Room Pub in Petoskey.
~ Phillips Boarding House and Residence ~
418 and 414 Waukazoo, Petoskey, Michigan
418 and 414 Waukazoo, Petoskey, Michigan
Eliza Phillips and her husband R.T. Phillips lived at 414 Waukazoo before they built the Phillips Boarding house next door at 418 Waukazoo which was built between, 1903 and 1907; locations shown in the 1907 Sanborn map section below. Eliza Phillips ran the boarding house about for 20 years after R.T. Phillips passed away in 1905. Eliza passed away in 1923. Following its stint as a boarding house the house has continued as housing and in business ventures. Click HERE for additional information about Eliza and R.T. Phillips.
~ Pier View House ~
215 Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
(Later site of the Salvation Army Citadel)
215 Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
(Later site of the Salvation Army Citadel)
~ Potter's Rooming House ~
602 East State Street, Petoskey, Michigan
602 East State Street, Petoskey, Michigan
Probably one of the continued most famous Petoskey rooming houses is that of Eva Potter's. American author Ernest Hemingway stayed there because in the fall and winter, the Walloon Lake Heminway cottage was too cold with one fireplace as the only source of heat. Hemingway rented a heated room from Eva Potter in the fall of 1919 for $8.00 per week. Because of this notoriety with Hemingway, even today, the Potter Rooming House is distinguished with a plaque in the front yard of the now private residence.
For additional information about Ernest Hemingway that can be found on web sites of this same web master may be accessed by clicking the following page names:
For additional information about Ernest Hemingway that can be found on web sites of this same web master may be accessed by clicking the following page names:
~ Ramona Park Hotel ~
(Ramona Park Casino)
[Renamed Harbour Inn after purchased about 1961 by Nicholas C. Bicking,
formerly the General Manager of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, beginning there in 1949]...
Mr. Bicking died 27 October 2000.
(Ramona Park Casino)
[Renamed Harbour Inn after purchased about 1961 by Nicholas C. Bicking,
formerly the General Manager of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, beginning there in 1949]...
Mr. Bicking died 27 October 2000.
Photo Above:
The sign on the Petoskey–Harbor Road directing the road to turn to reach the Ramona Park Hotel...
The sign on the Petoskey–Harbor Road directing the road to turn to reach the Ramona Park Hotel...
Quoted from Where Michigan Began A Guide to Emmet County, Published 1941: "Ramona Park: On US-131, 6 miles north of Petoskey on the shore of the bay. The village is unincorporated and has no postoffice. Population: winter, none; summer, 800. It was settled in 1900 by cottage owners who wished to build permanent summer homes on the bay. The one large hotel operated only in the summer."
Ramona Park Casino
It was announced in the 14 April 1988 Petoskey News Review, that after previous Ramona Casino owner Al Gerhart died, he had left "bequests of $50,000 to both the Northern MIchigan Hospital Foundation and the Village of Alanson for its hillside beautification project."
Ray H. Brown came to the area in 1940 and bought the Ramona Park Hotel, later the Harbour Inn. The hotel was closed for two years while Mr. Brown served as a navel officer in World War II. He owned and operated the hotel until 1961. Mr. Brown also owned and operated the Par 4 Club, later LaSenorita, for several years during the 1950's. In 1968 Mr. Brown acquired the Colonial Inn which is still owned and operated by the family of Ray's son Tim (since deceased).
Ray Brown had purchased the inn after WWII, and was responsible for painting the inn's walls white and the steel roof red. Brown sold the inn in the '60s and then purchased the Colonial Inn on 210 Artesian Avenue, Harbor Springs, Michigan.
Photo Below: About 1961 Nicholas Bicking purchased the Ramona Park Hotel
and renamed it The Harbour Inn.
and renamed it The Harbour Inn.
Article Below: Access more information about this 1908 Steam Locomotive which was put on permanent display at the Harbour Inn... along with history of the railroad coinciding with the area hotels on this same web site's web page "Railroads" by clicking HERE.
In August 1977 the previous Ramona Park Hotel, then The Harbour Inn, was dedicated as a state historical site. The 25 May 1979 Petoskey News Review reported: "The original lobby, dining room, tower and 30 guest rooms were built by A.L. Bingham in 1910 from timber on the site. When the hotel business fell on hard times in 1928, a group of 37 Petoskey and four Harbor Springs businessmen attempted to form the Ramona Park Country Club Association. Their plan to revive the hotel was on a lavish scale, calling for an 18-hole golf course on the shore, according to records of the Little Traverse Historical Museum. The hotel's large east wing was added in 1929, but the financial crash of the Great Depression destroyed the dream of further development. The Sears family from Charlevoix bought the hotel and operated it until Ray Brown came in and refurbished the accommodations after World War II. In 1962, Nicholas Bicking, former general manager of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, bought the inn. Recently, the Harbour Inn was purchased by Richard Mooradian."
~ Randall House ~
Some connection to the Exchange above??
Some connection to the Exchange above??
~ Rose House ~
Petoskey's FIRST Hotel was built by Dr. Little.
The Rose House later became a three-story structure re-named
"The Occidental" as shown farther above.
After the turn of the center "The Occidental" was replaced with the
three-story red brick building shown in the photo below
which was purchased by the Elk's Club... thus the Elk's Parking Lot.
Petoskey's FIRST Hotel was built by Dr. Little.
The Rose House later became a three-story structure re-named
"The Occidental" as shown farther above.
After the turn of the center "The Occidental" was replaced with the
three-story red brick building shown in the photo below
which was purchased by the Elk's Club... thus the Elk's Parking Lot.
Photo Below Left: Dr. William Little
Photo Below Right: Dr. Little's wife... Annie Devitt Little Kirkland
Dr. Little died very young, so one of the FIRST to be buried in the cemetery.
Annie married Mr. Kirkland after Dr. Little's untimely death.
Photo Below Right: Dr. Little's wife... Annie Devitt Little Kirkland
Dr. Little died very young, so one of the FIRST to be buried in the cemetery.
Annie married Mr. Kirkland after Dr. Little's untimely death.
Map Below:
Locations of Dr. Little's Home and Dr. Little's Rose House
Locations of Dr. Little's Home and Dr. Little's Rose House
Ruth Osoinach was the granddaughter of Petoskey’s FIRST Dr. William Little who built the Rose House with his brother. Dr. Little died very young and his wife Ann Little Kirkland, became a Petoskey Post Mistress. Osoinach led an activist life involved in various activities listed in her obituary below.
~ The New Saville ~
(See Clifton Hotel above on this same web page.)
(See Clifton Hotel above on this same web page.)
The New Saville was located at the corner of Bay and Petoskey streets, Petoskey, Michigan
The New Saville location still was right next to the entry to the "Midway."
In 2018 this location is home office building to Petoskey Plastics, 1 Petoskey Street, Petoskey, Michigan.
The New Saville location still was right next to the entry to the "Midway."
In 2018 this location is home office building to Petoskey Plastics, 1 Petoskey Street, Petoskey, Michigan.
~ The Slocum Boarding House ~
101 Division Street, Petoskey, Michigan
(Corner of Division and Rose Streets ~ Later the Slocum's moved to Lewis Street Park Hotel)
101 Division Street, Petoskey, Michigan
(Corner of Division and Rose Streets ~ Later the Slocum's moved to Lewis Street Park Hotel)
Per a 5 November 1958 Petoskey News Review article, while the de Jaffa sisters (countesses) lived in Petoskey,
they lived some of their time in an apartment at 101 Division Street.
This address, however, was then no longer "The Slocum Boarding House."
Click HERE to learn more about the countesses.
As posted on the 1929 Sanborn map, this Division Street location was identified as
"Boarding", but not as The Slocum Boarding House.
they lived some of their time in an apartment at 101 Division Street.
This address, however, was then no longer "The Slocum Boarding House."
Click HERE to learn more about the countesses.
As posted on the 1929 Sanborn map, this Division Street location was identified as
"Boarding", but not as The Slocum Boarding House.
This house above suffered great loss in a 2022 fire.
The 15 November 2022 Petoskey News Review reported that the home at 500 Rose Street was destroyed and one firefighter from Petoskey's Department of Public Safety was injured falling from a retaining wall. Springvale and Resort Bear Creek Fire Departments assisted in fighting the fire.
Two Photos Below: The fire was reported as having caught due to an electric vehicle having been plugged in to an inside outlet, with a cord running to the vehicle which was parked outside. The garage door was closed on to the electric cord, which caused the fire.
While some outside, and water, damage was done to the uphill house, the Rose Street house was totaled. Therefore, by May 2023, the burned remains had been razed, and the entire lot was vacant as shown below.
While some outside, and water, damage was done to the uphill house, the Rose Street house was totaled. Therefore, by May 2023, the burned remains had been razed, and the entire lot was vacant as shown below.
Photos Below of the excavated site of the burned out property were taken 19 September 2023,
including the damage to the house next door on Rose Street.
including the damage to the house next door on Rose Street.
Clipping Below: Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Slocum of the Slocum Boarding House on the corner of Division and Rose streets purchased the Sanatarium on the corner of Lewis and Rose streets in 1902; The Slocum Boarding House.
1902
Corner of Rose and Lewis
This same property prior in 1890 was identified on the Sanborn Map as "White Swan Laundry".
Click HERE to access additional information about the White Swan Laundry on the Business Web Page.
Corner of Rose and Lewis
This same property prior in 1890 was identified on the Sanborn Map as "White Swan Laundry".
Click HERE to access additional information about the White Swan Laundry on the Business Web Page.
1901 Sanborn Map Section Below: The "Sanitarium" was located on the corner of Rose and Louis (Lewis) streets. The 2 February 1902 article above told that Mr. and Mrs. E. Slocum recently purchased the Suggitt property, formerly the Sanatarium as noted on the 1901 map below.
1913 Sanborn Map Section Below: "The Slocum Boarding" was located on the corner of Rose and Louis (Lewis) streets.
1919 Sanborn Map Section Below: "The Slocum Rooming House" was located on the corner of Rose and Louis (Lewis) streets.
John Slocum died in February 1925. John's widow Mary Slocum was given notice below in the 9 May 1925 Petoskey Evening News, that along with others, Mary would have a Special Assessment placed on her Lewis Street property; The Slocum. Mary passed 28 December 2025.
~ The Southern Hotel ~
(about 1918-1920)
(about 1918-1920)
~ Stone's Boarding House ~
101 Division Street
101 Division Street
~ Stranger's Home ~
~ The Terrace ~
The Terrace boarding house was located at the corner of 306 Emmet and Bay streets.
Mrs. J.R. Gage opened "The Terrace" from 1895 news clipping (below).
Mrs. S.S. Gage, Prop. from 1899 Petoskey Directory.
Ethel King, Owner & Prop. from 1925 Petoskey City Directory
Later a Boarding House (Made into apartments, until 1957)
State bought the property for US 31 Bypass - Razed.
The Terrace boarding house was located at the corner of 306 Emmet and Bay streets.
Mrs. J.R. Gage opened "The Terrace" from 1895 news clipping (below).
Mrs. S.S. Gage, Prop. from 1899 Petoskey Directory.
Ethel King, Owner & Prop. from 1925 Petoskey City Directory
Later a Boarding House (Made into apartments, until 1957)
State bought the property for US 31 Bypass - Razed.
~ Terrace Inn ~
1637–1549 Glendale Avenue, Petoskey, Michigan
In Bay View...
Still Exists in 2024; providing lodging and dining
For additional information about Terrace Inn access the Bay View web page
on this same web site by clicking HERE.
1637–1549 Glendale Avenue, Petoskey, Michigan
In Bay View...
Still Exists in 2024; providing lodging and dining
For additional information about Terrace Inn access the Bay View web page
on this same web site by clicking HERE.
Affluent banker William and wife Josephine DeVol bought and renovated the original building of Terrace Inn in 1911. Even in 2023 most of the 38 guest rooms feature Victorian-era fixtures and furnishings. William DeVol passed in the inn building, lending to other curious supernatural activity reported over the years.
OWNERS OVER THE YEARS: 1910 Original owners retired 1911 William and Josephine DeVol Mid 1940s Mr. and Mrs. George T. Zipp of Petoskey 1952 Lester and Stella Teagarden 2021 Patty Rasmussen and husband Mo Rave 2023 Mary Beth Bennett of Harbor Springs |
A December 2021 on-line article told that Patty Rasmussen and her husband Mo Rave owned The Terrace Inn.
The 2 February 2024 Petoskey News Review reported: Mary Beth Bennett (becoming the fifth owner), originally from Harbor Springs, purchased the Terrace Inn (38 rooms and space for staffers) and 1911 Restaurant in late July 2023. Bennett said, "What I really want to focus on is getting the original design and the original architecture to really shine." She has been working with a neighbor whose uncle was William DeVol, one of the original owners, to help Bennett with the restoration by going through information and photos; keeping it true to its historic roots.
~ Thomas Boarding House ~
(possibly 202 Grove Street, Petoskey, Michigan)
(possibly 202 Grove Street, Petoskey, Michigan)
Photo Below Left: This 202 Grove Street location is the same location as the Little Traverse Historical Society labeled the photo above, but does not much resemble the house.
Photo Below Right: This 621 Emmet Street location is directly across the street from the 202 Grove Street property. The 621 house in 2021 more closely resembles the Thomas Boarding House in the photo above.
Anyone with more certain information, please contact this web master by clicking HERE.
Photo Below Right: This 621 Emmet Street location is directly across the street from the 202 Grove Street property. The 621 house in 2021 more closely resembles the Thomas Boarding House in the photo above.
Anyone with more certain information, please contact this web master by clicking HERE.
~ Tracy's Hotel ~
(Same as The Tracy House??)
Petoskey Business Center
in 1876
Located on corner of Division and Lake streets on 1885 Sanborn Map
(Same as The Tracy House??)
Petoskey Business Center
in 1876
Located on corner of Division and Lake streets on 1885 Sanborn Map
~ Union House > The Union Hotel ~
316 Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
The Union Hotel became the Exchange Hotel (see above information) after purchased by L.A. Labadie.
316 Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
The Union Hotel became the Exchange Hotel (see above information) after purchased by L.A. Labadie.
The 30 June 1938 Northern Michigan Review reported: "A little later the first building erected by a white man in the future metropolis of the north was put up by Geo. L. Smith, known to pioneers as 'Pa Smith.' It was located near the foot of Howard Street and was called 'The Union Hotel,' but was only a little board shanty, which was afterwards found rather too small for a wood house for an ordinary family."
~ The VanAlstyne ~
(Possibly appears to have Clarke's Tavern on first floor level?)
Babcock Street, (East MItchell Street in 2019 near Grain Train location), Petoskey, Michigan
See Babcock Hotel Above...
(Possibly appears to have Clarke's Tavern on first floor level?)
Babcock Street, (East MItchell Street in 2019 near Grain Train location), Petoskey, Michigan
See Babcock Hotel Above...
Advertisement Below: Not for sure connection to the VanAlstyne Hotel in the photo above...
Very few references to VanAlstyne exist in the local newspapers.
Very few references to VanAlstyne exist in the local newspapers.
~Waukazoo House ~
509 Waukazoo Avenue, Petoskey, Michigan
Proprietor ~ Cathy McLean
~ Wachtel House ~
~ Wenks House ~
(Opposite the Depot) Railroad Avenue, Petoskey, Michigan
(Opposite the Depot) Railroad Avenue, Petoskey, Michigan
~ William T. West House ~
(Rainbow Inn )
1630 Clarion Avenue, Petoskey, Michigan
1950-1965
(Rainbow Inn )
1630 Clarion Avenue, Petoskey, Michigan
1950-1965
William and Gail West, during the time of racial discrimination, catered to all from their Resort Hotel,
located next to the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railway.
located next to the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railway.
After the fire at Rainbow Inn, the property still remained for sale even into 2020, perhaps by West descendants.
Additional Rainbow Inn information presented by Rick Wiles may be accessed by clicking HERE.
Additional Rainbow Inn information presented by Rick Wiles may be accessed by clicking HERE.
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