Atlantic Hotel, retail, Hotel in Missoula, Montana
The Atlantic Hotel is a three-story brick building on North Higgins Avenue in Missoula, built in 1902 and displaying early twentieth-century commercial architecture. The structure features large windows, straightforward brick walls, and a stepped parapet with decorative battlements on the roofline.
The hotel was built in 1902 during the railroad era when trains drove Missoula's growth and new buildings appeared near the depot. It was designed by prominent local architect A.J. Gibson, whose work helped shape the city's historic character.
The Atlantic Hotel takes its name from its role as a gathering place for travelers and locals in the early 1900s. The visible brickwork and roof details reflect the craftsmanship of the period, showing how the building was constructed to last.
The location on North Higgins Avenue makes it easy to reach on foot and offers views of other historic buildings nearby. Visitors can see and photograph the exterior and explore the neighborhood, though the interior may not be open to the public.
The ground floor once contained a barber shop, a saloon, and a restaurant known for its meals. This arrangement reveals how hotels of that era served as community hubs offering services to both guests and local residents.
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