Wort Hotel, Jackson, Wyoming, USA
The Wort Hotel is a historic hotel in Jackson, Wyoming, built in 1941 by brothers John and Jess Wort. It displays Tudor Revival style with brick, half-timbering and stucco details, while its interior houses over 175 Western art pieces and a famous bar featuring over 2,000 embedded silver dollars from 1921.
The hotel was built in 1941, based on plans by Charles Wort from the early 1900s who started as an outfitter for tourists and hunters. After a fire in 1980, it reopened in 1981 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
The hotel carries the name of the Wort family, who transformed Jackson from a ranching area into a tourist destination. Visitors can see today how the building fills its spaces with Western art and works by regional artists that reflect local culture.
The hotel sits centrally in Jackson and serves as a good base for visitors wanting to explore nearby mountains, parks, and historical sites. Free guided tours through the art collection and the building's history help guests understand the stories behind the displayed works.
The Silver Dollar Bar features over 2,000 uncirculated silver dollars from 1921 embedded in its surfaces. This unusual decoration came from a private artistic idea and made the bar a distinctive feature that guests can still admire today.
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