John Byers, who operated a grocery store and billiard hall, built the structure as a house in 1875.

He operated a small hospital here in the early in the 20th century.

The 2½-story building features a three-story entrance tower, bracketed eaves, window sills of limestone quarried nearby, and an irregular plan.

The hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

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