[2] The hotel served passengers on the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, which terminated in Three Forks until 1927, when the line was extended to Gallatin Gateway.

At the time, the Milwaukee Depot was across the street, though the railroad That building now is the eastern portion of the current structure, housing support facilities.

In 1910, the main lobby and 29 rooms were constructed by railroad agent John Q. Adams,[4] who hired architect Fred Willson to create a grand but warm and welcoming design.

It was renovated with all new plumbing and electrical system, as well as new cedar roof by Smith and Jane Roedel, who owned the hotel from 1991 to 1997.

In 2002 it was put up for sale and was bought in 2009 by the Folkvord family, which owns the bread company Wheat Montana.