[3] Manning established a mercantile store in 1839, then expanded his business enterprise by adding a bank to the location in 1854.

[4] Urged by one of his sons, Manning salvaged the remaining post-fire walls and foundation for the basis of his hotel,[4] adding a second and third story to the structure between 1897 and 1899.

[5] The Manning today operates as a bed & breakfast with most business coming from tourism, hunters, and sport fishermen.

[4] They are not period-specific like the Manning, featuring modern conveniences like cable television, high speed internet, and microwaves.

[2] In recent years other businesses have also operated out of the Hotel Manning complex, including a tanning salon and travel agency.