Grand Opening of the Mansion House Hotel
December 9, 1882 - The formal opening of the Mansion House was celebrated with a Grand Ball. This large hotel was located on the southwest corner of Little Lake and Lansing streets and was constructed by Willits architect and builder O. B. Ackerman for proprietor A. T. Rodgers. The Beacon described the hotel as “three stories in height and well built. On the first floor at [...]