Hardman Hotel

The hotel's earliest confirmed owner was Charles H. Hams who was listed as the proprietor in August 1904.

Hams was an Englishman who immigrated to the United States in 1872 and began homesteading in the Hardman area in 1884.

He eventually sold his ranch and cattle business in 1903 and purchased a hotel and livery station in Hardman.

Moreover, Royse was quoted as saying, "a large quality of hay and grain always kept on hand, and the best possible care taken of all teams left in my charge.

"[4] The hotel hosted dance parties for Hardman youngsters, according to a local press report.