Hotel Baxter, building in Bozeman, Montana, US
Hotel Baxter is a seven-story building in downtown Bozeman, Montana, designed in Art Deco style in 1929. When it opened, it contained 76 guest rooms, two bars, and a restaurant, while today the upper floors have been converted into about 20 apartments, and the ground floor houses various dining establishments and the historic Bacchus Pub with carved monk heads and stained glass windows.
The hotel was financed in 1929 by the Bozeman Community Hotel Corporation, led by Eugene Graf and supported by about 250 community investors. Architect Fred F. Willson designed the building in Art Deco style and oversaw its interior work until 1951.
The Hotel Baxter is named after rancher George Baxter, who financed its construction to honor his family. Since opening, it has served as a gathering place where locals and visitors meet for meals, drinks, and community events.
The hotel is located on Main Street in downtown Bozeman and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors can explore the lobby and public spaces, dine and drink at the restaurants or pub, or simply admire the building's architecture and details.
The hotel's roof features a large illuminated sign installed in 1929 that was designed to be visible from up to 70 miles away at night. Additionally, during winter snowfall, a flashing blue light on the roof signals skiers when sufficient snow has accumulated at the nearby Bridger Bowl ski area.
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