It was designed by noted southern Oregon architect Frank Chamberlain Clark and built in the heart of Medford's railroad district in 1914-1915 as a business venture of William S. Barnum, owner of the Rogue River Valley Railway Company.

[3] The four-story American Renaissance Style building was designed to serve railroad travelers and local residents who desired modest accommodations.

[2] It changed ownership several times between 1948 and 1955, and in 1955 was purchased by the Grand Hotel Company who operated it until April 1980.

[2][3] In 1984 it was purchased by developers, extensively remodeled, and converted into low-income apartments.

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