Weatherford Hotel, United States historic place in Flagstaff, Arizona
The Weatherford Hotel is a hotel in Flagstaff built around 1900 with red stone and brick facing. The building was constructed after fires damaged wooden structures, and it originally contained a store on the ground floor, eight bedrooms upstairs, and was later expanded to provide more rooms for travelers.
The hotel was opened in 1900 by John Weatherford, a Texan seeking opportunity out West, making it the largest building in town at the time. The building reflects the railroad's influence on Flagstaff's growth, as it attracted travelers from different regions and played a key role in the town's development.
The hotel is named after John Weatherford, its founder who built it at the start of the 1900s. Today it serves as a gathering place where visitors and locals meet, especially in the three pubs housed within the building where the community comes together.
The hotel is located downtown on North Leroux Street with easy access to shops, cafes, and parks in the surrounding area. Visitors should know that the building has its old stairs and multiple floors, so exploring all areas requires some movement through the structure.
The hotel is known for dropping a large pinecone on New Year's Eve instead of a crystal ball like other cities do. This local tradition draws many people to celebrate the new year, and it keeps a connection to Flagstaff's natural surroundings.
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