Northern Hotel, historic hotel in Billings, Montana, United States
The Northern Hotel is a ten-story building in Billings, Montana, completed in 1942 and marked by horizontal lines and plain surfaces. The ground floor features polished rainbow granite from Minnesota, while the upper floors are constructed of brick with Indiana limestone bands framing the windows.
The original Northern Hotel was built in 1902, but a fire destroyed the building in 1940. Reconstruction after the fire resulted in a new, larger and safer building designed by the Chicago firm Holabird and Root with modern design principles.
The name "Northern" reflects its role as a landmark in Billings for the community. The hotel has long served as a gathering place for locals and remains an important symbol of the city's past.
The hotel is located near North Broadway Street in a central location in Billings, making it easy to access nearby shops and other local places. The building with its distinctive shape and plain lines is easy to spot and serves as a useful reference point when exploring the city.
The hotel roof displays large neon letters spelling "Northern" that were the biggest in the state when built and lit up Billings nights. This distinctive sign became a recognizable feature of the city's skyline for decades.
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