In 1907-08 to celebrate Tonopah's new found prosperity, Geo. Wingfield, Geo. Nixon, Bob Govan and the Brougher brothers collaborated to erect "the best hotel in Nevada."  1931 saw legalized gambling returned and a small casino was opened.  1956 new owners, the Shorts, spent 50,000.00 dollars on a newly enlarged casino and cocktail lounge.  In 1976 Frank Scott, Pres. of the Scott Corp of Las Vegas purchased the property.  Not too long after, renovation was started a a "labor of love."  February 1980 a grand reopening was held with Governor Robert List officiating at the ribbon cutting.

    An Elegant Retreat Into Nevada's Past

Dedicated August 23, 5985 by the

Snow-Shoe Thomson chapter No 1827

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