National and State Register

Rochester Hotel

La Plata County

The 1890 Rochester Hotel represents a working class hotel / boarding house typical of the type that catered to tourists, salesmen and long term tenants less affluent that those attracted to Durango’s more elaborate and expensive hotels.

A picture of the hotel from a slight angle with two stories and vertical windows throughout. The entrance is covered by a balcony in the center and is beneath a sign that says "PEEPLES HOTEL'.

Rochester Hotel (1894 photograhp.)

The circa 1909 facade and rear expansions illustrate part of the commercial history and successful operation of this century old facility.