Careful I am of writing about images I post on the web when researching other websites, photo galleries, etc. I won’t write too much about the subject of an image such as the one shown above. There are all kinds of stories, legends, and wild fabrications written by people who “claim to know” all over the internet.
Texasescapes.com shows to be pretty accurate with Texas history. According to Texasescapes
Built by a German sea captain named Ernst Martin Kohl, who opened it as a grocery store and saloon in 1893, it was converted into a hotel for railroad travelers in the 1930′s. You can go to the webpage to read more about this interesting structure. It’s occupancy is unknown by me although I’m sure if I ran across the street to the history Katy Rail Museum, there might be someone who knows the comings and goings of individuals associated with that property. It appears that someone is managing it for there are flower pots on the porch and some chairs that appear in good condition.
It’s always been one that I like looking at. It had its day in the sun I’m sure and it certainly stands with some authority. I sure would like to see it used as a lodge/bed & breakfast. Denison’s one of those kinds of towns—artsy, historic, rural.
If you have spent any time in the Traveler’s Hotel in Denison, tell me about it.
Yvonne Bilbrey
October 23, 2011 at 9:16 pm
Hi, Many years ago many of our Haidressing get togethers for a dinner outing was held here. Quite fun and quant. Yvonne
wildstorm
October 23, 2011 at 9:30 pm
Yvonne, I would love to see inside. Maybe one day it will be open. Thank you for sharing.
Bobby
October 24, 2011 at 1:15 pm
I would never have known about this place if you didn’t post about it…Thank you.
I LOVE Americana and you bring it in spades.
Love ya,
Bobby
wildstorm
October 24, 2011 at 3:51 pm
Hi Bobby! So glad you read my blog. Means so much. I sure like sharing these images of points across Texas and elsewhere.
lowandslow
October 24, 2011 at 5:42 pm
Looks like it could use some TLC, or better yet, some paint. You’re right about Denison: it’s an interesting old town. Have you visited the Dwight D Eisenhower birthplace home there?
S
swanpetal
October 24, 2011 at 6:00 pm
I really like this photo. It looks like a great building to explore. Love historical, rural, places. Thank you for posting this.
wildwesty
October 24, 2011 at 10:56 pm
those type of places fascinate me…. if only those walls could speak!
wildstorm
October 25, 2011 at 8:46 am
You know there are stories to be told!
thiseclecticlife
October 29, 2011 at 10:15 am
Well, I can’t help but look at this and wonder what ghost stories there might be! In the 1970s, I used to go to Denison occasionally, and somehow missed this building. I will keep a sharp eye peeled for it when I go back again. Your photo capture is quite visually appealing.
Nancy
October 30, 2011 at 6:46 am
What a great old building! I love it!
Betty Brandt
October 30, 2011 at 8:47 am
My name is Betty Brandt
My husband Bob Brandt owned and operated The Traveler’s Hotel with his brother’s Bill and Charlie in the 70′s.
the Hotel was built in 1893….I have written material on the old Hotel.
Someone bought it and we saw it a couple of years ago when we were in Texas. Their oldest brother had passed away. It is sad to me that I could not find any History on the Web.
The last person who owned the Hotel was in my opinion distroying it, by remodeling the inside.
Betty Brandt
October 30, 2011 at 8:49 am
Forgot to say it was operated as a Restaurant.
After Bob’s brother’s left to have other’s career’s Bob and Operated the Restaurant until we closed it in the 80′s.
Jack Matthews
November 6, 2011 at 7:22 pm
Wildstorm, you have a really great knack for taking pictures of the most interesting buildings! This hotel does have authority. It could be restored and become profitable — perhaps, depending on location. I see some features that may be Alsatian in it. I always like coming to your blog. Thanks.
Jack Matthews
December 24, 2011 at 10:59 pm
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Wildstorm!
masterharper
January 6, 2012 at 12:13 pm
I love t his picture
burstmode
May 15, 2012 at 7:42 am
After reading all of the comments above, it seems like the place deserves a happy ending. It is photogenic and I’d love to see the insides, too.
Bisogno Scotti
May 17, 2012 at 4:49 pm
Did you ever return to Pinnacles NM?
Greg Jackson
January 8, 2013 at 2:05 am
The add-on on the back of the Travel’s Hotel was do by my father Dexter Jackson Sr. for the Brandt Brother who opened it as a restaurant back in the late 70′s early 80′s. I’ve been in the building back then and can remember all the wood work and hardwood floors that was in it back then.
wildstorm
January 15, 2013 at 9:30 pm
Thank you, Greg, for your comment and sharing a bit of the history of this building.