It was built as a luxury hotel prior to the expansion of the railroads to Helena and Great Falls.

[2] Construction began in 1881, and it was completed in 1882; the builders included Frank Coombs, W. G. Jones, and others.

[2] An inaugural ball was held in 1882, and the hotel celebrated its 125th year in 2007.

[3] The building was designed by architect Thomas Tweedy in the Victorian style.

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