Winnemucca Hotel, Hotel in den Vereinigten Staaten
The Winnemucca Hotel is a historic building in Winnemucca, Nevada, constructed in 1863 and one of the town's oldest structures. It was expanded in four phases over time, with the final section added around 1915.
The hotel was founded to serve wagon travelers and later railroad passengers after the train reached town in 1869. After 1919 it became a boarding house for Basque sheepherders who contributed to Nevada's sheep farming industry.
The hotel served as a gathering place for Basque sheepherders who arrived from Europe to work in the region. Their presence shaped local customs and food traditions that remain part of the town's character today.
The hotel is located on Bridge Street in central Winnemucca and is easily accessible from the town's main roads. Visitors should note that the building is listed on the National Register and is best visited during business hours.
The hotel became famous for a drink called Picon Punch, a strong Basque beverage that remains a local specialty today. This drink became the hotel's signature and drew visitors from across the region.
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