Originally named, “The Weed Hotel,” The Hotel Dunsmuir was
built in the 1920’s by Abner Weed. Many of the railroad employees at the time
referred affectionately to the Dunsmuir Hotel as the “Upside Down Hotel”
because the entrance on Dunsmuir Avenue brought you into the lobby on the top
floor!
After a fire burned the building, it was reconstructed in
the 1940’s Art Deco style, seen today. The renovations were wrapped around the
original brick building. The hotel reopened in 1947 and was patronized by affluent
tourists and famous people. Dunsmuir was known as the most populous city north
of Sacramento and visitors craved its culture, healing waters, and idyllic
setting.
After almost 100 years, the restoration process
continues. Each room is uniquely themed
with a full kitchen, sitting room, bedroom and bathroom. Walking distance to
downtown shops and museums, the railroad depot, restaurants, the Hotel Dunsmuir
is the prime location to enjoy Dunsmuir’s pure water, natural beauty and all
this city has to offer!
I lved there with my wife and 4 kids(at the time)..I thought it was a very unique place..the 1st floor was at the top and the thied floor was at the bottom..we could see the entire railroad yard from our window..less than a 5 minute walk to downtown..an experience I would like to enjoy once more before I die..I so loved to live in the mount shasta area..such beautiful country..
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ReplyDeleteInformation incorrect... Hotel Weed is on Sacramento Ave, behind this hotel. It was built in 1906 by Abner Weed. Across the street was the train station. Thanks,
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