CHUGWATER – During a combined May meeting of the Chugwater Economic Development (CHED) and Chugwater History Unity Group (CHUG), the community was invited to an ice cream social to socialize …
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CHUGWATER – During a combined May meeting of the Chugwater Economic Development (CHED) and Chugwater History Unity Group (CHUG), the community was invited to an ice cream social to socialize and learn of the history of the Grant Hotel and discuss other portions of the town history.
The Grant Hotel is a two-story brick hotel on 1st Street was built in 1915 on Main Street in Chugwater, on the road known as the Yellowstone Highway. It has seen several owners, has been a bus stop, housed a bank and post office, been burned with fire, witnessed the incorporation of the Town of Chugwater in 1919, weathered the stock market crash and during the 30’s it was a popular stop along the path of travel for folks going to Yellowstone. There was even a small bomb detonated in front of it in 1945. The hotel building was last used in the 1990’s and was also saved from demolition in 1993 when it was purchased by Steve Kelley with plans to stabilize the hotel for future use.
Currently CHED, who currently owns the building, has been looking into the logistics on what it would take to renovate the abandoned building so it can become a thriving part of the town again. CHUG has been researching the history of the building. An engineering study to determine its structural integrity has been completed, but any plans to open the building for use is still a long way down the line.